In a telling twist, Rihanna is seeking to have the judge's restraining order diminished to nothing, which would allow her to maintain contact with Brown, without him being sentenced to prison for violating the judge's orders. As I've stated all along, for months, those two have been together throughout this madness.

Chris Brown Sentencing Delayed

Aug 5 2009 6:33 PM EDT - Judge is seeking additional information from Brown's native Virginia to make sure plea deal is upheld.

Chris Brown's sentencing, scheduled for Wednesday (August 5), has been delayed until August 27. The judge in the case is seeking additional information from the singer's home state of Virginia on whether it can accommodate mandates included in Brown's proposed plea deal.

Under the guidelines of the plea reached last month, Brown will be under probation for five years, attend weekly counseling and perform community labor service.

According to The Associated Press, Judge Patricia Schnegg has yet to hear back from officials in Virginia, where Brown is expected to serve out his sentence. Schnegg apparently wants to make sure Brown endures community labor work and not just community service. She made the announcement in court following a brief meeting with a prosecutor and Brown's attorney, Mark Geragos, according to the AP...

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