HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Chris Brown's sentencing has been put on hold.
Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg disclosed Wednesday that she needs more time before making a decision on Brown's sentence for felony assault, the Associated Press reports.
Schnegg said she is still awaiting input from Virginia authorities about whether Brown could do community labor in his home state.
"I do not favor community service," said Schnegg, while adding that she would like to see Brown perform more difficult work like freeway cleanup for Caltrans.
The singer's sentencing was rescheduled for Aug. 27.
Brown, 20, struck a plea deal in June when he pleaded guilty to one count of felony assault after being arrested in February for beating his former girlfriend, fellow R&B star Rihanna. He was sentenced to five years probation and 180 days of community labor. The "Kiss Kiss" singer must also complete a year of domestic violence classes, and pay fines, while also staying at least 50 yards away from the 21-year-old Rihanna, except at industry functions where the minimum distance is 10 yards.
Brown reached the plea deal just prior to a scheduled preliminary hearing, in which Rihanna had been subpoenaed to take the stand and testify.
Last month, Brown issued his first public apology for the incident, which took place on the eve of the Grammy Awards.
"As I sit here today I can tell you that I will do everything in my power to make sure that it never happens again, and I promise that," he said. "What I did was unacceptable, 100 percent. I can only ask and pray that you forgive me, please. I hope that others learn from my mistakes. I intend to live my life so that I am truly worthy of the term 'role model.' "
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