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Chris Brown does community service in Virginia on September 16, 2009.

Chris Brown does community service in Virginia on September 16, 2009.

Chris Brown Begins Community Labor

Wednesday – September 16, 2009 – 1:41pm

Chris Brown has started his 180-day community labor sentence. 

Wearing a bright orange vest, the 20-year-old singer -- who was also sentenced to five years of probation and a year of domestic violence classes for assaulting Rihanna -- was spotted picking up garbage and cleaning police horse stables on Wednesday in his Richmond, Va., hometown.

Look back at Chris and Rihanna's happier days.

Brown wasn't embarrassed about it.

Earlier in the day, he Twittered, "On my way to community service."

The chief of police in Richmond – who will supervise Brown – has said Brown's other labor will include graffiti removal and washing cars. His labor hours will be flexible to accommodate his entertainment career.

In an interview with CNN's Larry King in September,  Brown said it is difficult for him to look at the photo showing Rihanna's bruised face.

See photos of Brown -- and other stars -- at court.

"When I look at it now, it's just like, wow, like, I can't believe that that actually happened," he said.

Because of a judge's restraining order, he has to keep his distance from Rihanna for the next five years.

Said Brown, "We have to be like 10 yards away from each other."

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  • October 22, 2009 - 3:20pm Beautifull Says:

    I agree with some of the comments below, I really think CB stepped up and he could have embarssed Rhinna and he didnt, I have absolutly no respect for her and i will not support her career i think she is a coward and I dislike the fact that CB is taking all the heat for this situation, But you what God got you Chris Brown believe that, stay strong, you have people that are behind you and I dont trip about the restaining order, you dont want to be around that anyway!!! stay up
  • October 22, 2009 - 3:15pm Beautifull Says:

    I agree with most of the comments below, I really think CB stepped up and he caould have embarssed Rhinna and he didnt, I have absolutly no respect for her and i will not support her carrer i think she is a coward and I dislike the fact that CB is taking all the heat ofr this situation, But you what God got you Chris Brown believe that, stay strong, you have people that are behind you and I dont trip about the restaining order, you dont want to be around that anyway!!! stay up
  • September 24, 2009 - 3:13pm tamara Says:

    look at sexi chris brown WHOA!!!! chris you are fine u can come marry me lol... i am still a big fan of urs
  • September 23, 2009 - 6:09pm Anonymous Says:

    bitch shut the fuk up w/ur black comments black ppl dnt get away with everything everybody gets somehting at the end. chris did a mistake by hitting her but i dont think hes a bad person
  • September 17, 2009 - 1:17pm Anonymous Says:

    wow, that post below was a little racist.... I think you should change your name to "celebrities always get off sky free". That's just how it is whether you are a celebrity or an athlete, your reprimand is often far less severe than what would happen to a non-famous person. It just may happen that we see more "horrible" crimes committed by African Americans. Domestic abuse, dog fighting, these are things that make us very sad. But often when we hear about white celebrities committing crimes it's a bit of drunk driving, doing some coke in a bathroom, pyramid schemes, etc. These things don't make us as sad, and so we ignore them. Different crimes cause different reactions in the public!
  • September 17, 2009 - 9:06am black ppl always get off sky free Says:

    screw him, his black a$$ should be behind bars where he belongs. add kanye to his cell too. i dont give a $hit how many chances you give him. once a beater, always a beater. i hope you get punked by the biggest white guy
  • September 17, 2009 - 7:15am YOYO Says:

    im glad i didnt get community service....a little jail time was better than sweating my behind off. just sayin
  • September 17, 2009 - 2:13am Anonymous Says:

    I love when people say "it won't hurt him none". What the hell is he supposed to do to please you people. He took full responsibility for an incident that was obviously the fault of both and did not embarrass Rihanna with details that could have possibly tarnished her career as well. He overreacted that night but has really stepped up as a great young man after the fact. I am sincerely proud of him and pray that he can find happiness and turn his career around. Best of luck to you Chris we love you!
  • September 17, 2009 - 2:07am Anonymous Says:

    you wish he didn't have an entertainment career anonymous but unfortunately for you he still has great loyal fans like myself who understand we ALL make mistakes no ones perfect! I will definitely be buying his new album when it comes out next year. For all his fans, we have to support his new album to shut these idiots up!
  • September 16, 2009 - 11:26pm Anonymous Says:

    Actually Richmond isn't his hometown. It's Tappahannock. Way to do your research...
  • September 16, 2009 - 9:08pm Anonymous Says:

    What entertainment career!?!?!?
  • September 16, 2009 - 9:03pm Anonymous Says:

    Glad to see he is owning up to what he did...totally unacceptable..but everyone deserves a second chance...remember you only get one shot at a second chance..best of luck..
  • September 16, 2009 - 8:52pm Anonymous Says:

    It won't hurt him none.
  • September 16, 2009 - 8:47pm Anonymous Says:

    I just think it is really unfair that Rihanna who starts a fight with Chris while driving in jealousy is allowed to party and slut herself around to numerous men while the Chris has to do community labor- I can't wait for her to get in another serious relationshp and go ape s*** again so Chris can be vindicated that she is a crazy jealous little b****
  • September 16, 2009 - 8:46pm Anonymous Says:

    He is not the only one who did this kind of mistake.. I think a number of older celebrities did this kind of stuff and ppl eventually forget.. Let's hope Chris won't repeat his mistakes...
  • September 16, 2009 - 8:46pm Anonymous Says:

    He is not the only one who did this kind of mistake.. I think a number of older celebrities did this kind of stuff and ppl eventually forget.. Let's hope Chris won't repeat his mistakes...
  • September 16, 2009 - 8:42pm Chris Supporter Says:

    To the ridiculous comment below from anonymous i'm sure we're all hoping that Bubba gets you first
  • September 16, 2009 - 8:34pm Anonymous Says:

    Im glad hes acceping responsibilty!!
  • September 16, 2009 - 8:24pm Anonymous Says:

    hahahahaha I was waiting to see that!!! he looks just like any other guy hahahaha sooooooooooooo funny!! justice has been kinda served
  • September 16, 2009 - 7:50pm Anonymous Says:

    Let's hope Bubba gets ya.

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