Chris Brown ordered to pay housekeeper $13m after dog attack
Maria Aliva was left with scarring, vision loss and nerve damage following the attack in December 2020.
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""The blood kind of freaked me out.""
— Chris Brown , Celebrity
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Chris Brown is a US singer known for his controversial career and legal issues.
Maria Avila is a housekeeper who was injured in a dog attack at Chris Brown's home.
Oscar Olivo is Maria Avila's husband.
Patricia is Maria Avila's sister who was present during the dog attack.
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Maria Aliva was left with scarring, vision loss and nerve damage following the attack in December 2020.
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