"A prison yard beat down": Details explored as Chris Brown is hit with yet another lawsuit as security guard seeks $15 million

Chris Brown is being sued by a security guard, Frederick R. Overpeck, who was on duty at his concert in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 20, 2024, as part of the 11:11 tour. Another lawsuit has also been filed against Brown by four people who claim they were attacked backstage.

The lawsuits allege that Brown instructed his crew, including rapper Yella Breezy, to attack them, describing the incident as "a prison yard beat down." Overpeck claims he was attacked by Breezy's men while trying to stop a large person from hitting another individual.

Frederick is being represented by attorney Tony Buzbee and he is currently seeking $15 million in damages. Multiple charges have been imposed on Frederick, including assault, battery, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

While speaking to Rolling Stone, Buzbee said that the attack was allegedly ordered by Chris Brown and he was the first person to attack.

"We will use the full force and weight of the court system to obtain justice here."

The court documents obtained by Rolling Stone revealed that Overpeck's hip was injured alongside his vertebrae. The lawsuit claims that apart from being attacked, Brown started shouting racial slurs.

Chris Brown's ongoing tour started on June 5, 2024, in Detroit and it has covered multiple locations such as Detroit, Chicago, Brooklyn, Atlanta, and more. The final show will be held on August 6 in Los Angeles, California. His latest project, 11:11, came out in November last year and reached the 9th spot on the US Billboard 200.

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Frederick R. Overpeck claimed that he saw Chris Brown and his team attack a group of men

The new lawsuit against Chris Brown stated that he and his group attacked a group of four people backstage and Frederick R. Overpeck witnessed everything that happened at the time. Notably, the brawl happened due to Brown's problems with one of the victims in the past and was reportedly heard saying to the person:

"I don't forget sh*t."

Apart from Brown, Live Nation has been mentioned as a defendant in the lawsuit, stating that they could not offer protection despite knowing everything about Brown's involvement in violent activities. The defendants also include Conway, Hood Boss, and Sinko Ceej, who are a part of Brown's entourage.

The documents stated that Frederick was trying to stop the brawl and was kicked multiple times with a team member of Chris Brown jumping on top of him. Overpeck had already undergone treatment for the injuries he suffered during the incident and his legal team shared a statement that reads:

"The plaintiff herein is just the latest in a long line of individuals who have suffered at Brown's hands. This R&B performer lacks civility and boldly disregards life and health of anyone who he targets."

Overpeck's legal team stated that the attack by Chris Brown was recorded on camera, and a temporary restraining order has been issued to preserve the video. Another lawsuit was filed by the victims of the attack, identified as Larry Parker, Joseph Lewis, Charles Bush, and Damarcus Powell.