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Chris Brown ordered to pay ex-housekeeper RM53mil over dog mauling incident

A California jury has ordered R&B singer Chris Brown to pay nearly RM53 million to a former housekeeper following a vicious dog attack at his home in 2020. The incident raises questions about celebrity responsibility and workplace safety.

By Khairul Anuar · 30 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Court of Appeal Reduces Defamation Award from US$1 Million to RM800,000

Malaysia's Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court defamation finding but substantially reduced the damage award from US$1 million to RM800,000, signalling a stricter approach to punitive damages in civil defamation cases.

By Rajesh Kumar · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Chris Brown ordered to pay ex-housekeeper RM53mil over dog mauling incident

Court of Appeal Reduces Defamation Award from US$1 Million to RM800,000

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