A security supervisor for singer Chris Brown has testified in a deposition that he personally provided financial payments totaling between $30,000 and $40,000 to Brown’s former housekeeper, Maria Avila, following an alleged dog attack incident.

According to testimony from Emil Lewis, the security head, the payments were made through a combination of personal checks and cash before and shortly after Christmas in 2020.Lewis stated that he acted out of personal sympathy for Avila and her family and that the payments were not discussed with Chris Brown.

The case is part of an ongoing civil lawsuit in which Avila is seeking $90 million in damages, alleging that one of Brown’s dogs caused her severe injuries.She has submitted graphic evidence of her injuries as part of the legal proceedings.

Avila has asked the court to exclude any mention of these payments during trial, arguing that they are not relevant to determining liability, the extent of her injuries, or whether the alleged attack occurred.Her legal team contends that the payments should not influence the jury’s assessment of responsibility.

In contrast, Chris Brown’s legal team argues that the testimony is relevant and may suggest an acknowledgment of responsibility or liability related to the incident.The judge has not yet ruled on whether the deposition testimony will be admitted as evidence.The civil trial is scheduled to begin on June 15.

The dispute remains centered on whether the alleged dog attack occurred as described and who bears legal responsibility for the incident and resulting injuries.