TMZ reports that Chris was near copping a plea but the deal fell apart because the prosecutor and Chris'lawyer couldn't acknowledge a record of fact in regards to the events resulting in the alleged assault.
Chris has always denied assaulting a fan in 2013 outside a hotel in D.C. If he'd pled guilty, he would not have to serve any extra amount of time in jail. Now that he's likely to trial, jail time is on the line again. His bodyguard was already convicted of the assault. A trial date has been set for September.
