Mistrial Declared in Chris Brown's $90 Million Dog Attack Case

WHO:

TMZ - Chris Brown is involved in the case as the defendant.

Rolling Stone Music - The plaintiff is Chris Brown's former housekeeper.

WHAT:

NY Post - A juror's internet search caused the mistrial in Chris Brown's $90 million dog attack lawsuit.

TMZ - A mistrial was declared in a $90 million lawsuit against Chris Brown.

Rolling Stone Music - The trial was delayed due to misconduct by a juror.

WHERE:

TMZ - The incident took place at Chris Brown's home in Los Angeles.

WHEN:

TMZ - The trial started on a Monday.

Rolling Stone Music - Chris Brown is ordered back to court on Thursday for the start of testimony in a new trial.

WHY:

Rolling Stone Music - The mistrial was declared due to misconduct by a panel member.

HOW:

Rolling Stone Music - A judge excused jurors, leading to the declaration of a mistrial.

(UPDATED June 17, 2026 04:25 UTC)

A mistrial has been declared in Chris Brown's $90 million dog attack lawsuit due to a juror's internet search. This unexpected development has raised questions about the integrity of the trial process. The case will now need to be retried, although a new date has not yet been set.

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(UPDATED June 16, 2026 21:55 UTC)

A mistrial has been declared in a $90 million lawsuit against Chris Brown, who is the defendant in the case brought by his former housekeeper. The trial, which began on a Monday at Brown's home in Los Angeles, was delayed due to misconduct by a juror, prompting a judge to excuse the jurors. Chris Brown is now ordered back to court on Thursday for the start of testimony in a new trial.