Judge Lifts Rihanna's Restraining Order Against Chris Brown

Entertainment February 22, 2011 AT 7:37PM By UsWeekly Staff

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Two years after Chris Brown assaulted his then-girlfriend Rihanna, an L.A. judge decided to give the R&B superstar a second chance.

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During a court hearing in L.A. Tuesday, a judge replaced Rihanna's previous restraining order with a level one order, meaning that the exes can have contact provided Brown, 21, does not harass, annoy or molest the "S&M" singer.

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According to TMZ, Rihanna, 23, did not appear in court, though her attorney Donald Etra did. He informed the judge that Rihanna has no objections to the new order.

In August 2009, L.A. Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg put a five-year restraining order in effect, which required Brown to stay at least 50 yards away from Rihanna (real name: Robyn Fenty). If the two planned to attend the same industry event, the proximity was reduced to 10 yards.

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As part of the same ruling, the "Yeah 3X" singer was required to serve five years probation and to spend more than 1,400 hours in "labor-oriented service." Brown completed his court-mandated domestic violence classes in December 2010.

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February 23, 2011 - 10:57am Angel Lowery-Ford
Okay we can chill with the racist comment. "Rich black guy on the loose." Whatever!!!! I wish Chris Brown the best because we are not God. I will hate to see some of you on judgement day.
February 23, 2011 - 9:46am Sweet Pea
She may have agreed to lift the order but that doesn't mean she wants that BEATER anywhere near her.
February 23, 2011 - 7:30am Abigail Henley
uh oh! rich black guy on the loose! everyone run for safety!
February 23, 2011 - 7:24am Laurie Griffith
Any male who beats a woman he supposedly loves is a d0uch3. She should stay the heck away from him forever. Everyone who says "put it in the past", etc, is either a beater or puts up with being beaten. Get some self-esteem. I would NEVER accept being treated that way!!
February 23, 2011 - 6:58am Delores Pauldo
she should have done it anyway, Hope he still stay away from her.love chris brown
February 23, 2011 - 4:53am Rufaida Arumpac Macarambon
let's just forget the past and move on.
February 22, 2011 - 10:59pm Bryan Michael
Idk.. I wish him the best.. those pictures were bad.. but.. I guess love makes you do crazy things...
February 22, 2011 - 9:33pm Trinity Kennedy
yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy, Chris seems like a great kid we all make mistake, and everyone deserves a second chance, Love you Chris!
February 22, 2011 - 8:24pm Samieleen Lawson
Wishing both to move on and continue in their success with no drama.....
February 22, 2011 - 8:14pm Martina Willyonah Sayon
uh, love can make u do anything, good luck to em.