Texas Democrat Jasmine Crockett under fire for honoring Chris Brown at concert
Summary
Texas Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett honored musicians Chris Brown and Usher with an official congressional recognition at a concert. This drew criticism because Chris Brown has a criminal record for assault and faces other legal issues.Key Facts
- Jasmine Crockett is a Democratic representative from Texas.
- She gave Chris Brown and Usher a ceremonial congressional honor at a concert in Arlington, Texas.
- Chris Brown pleaded guilty in 2009 to assaulting singer Rihanna and also pleaded guilty to a UK charge of affray (a violent public fight).
- Some people criticized Crockett for honoring Brown, calling it inappropriate given his history.
- Crockett lost the Texas Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate earlier this year.
- She has not publicly campaigned with the current Democratic Senate nominee, James Talarico.
- Some supporters say Crockett was promoting lower-profile candidates at the concert instead of focusing on the Senate race.
- Crockett did not respond to requests for comment about the controversy.
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