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One such case that was widely covered in the media involved the American pop singer Chris Brown, who faced entry denial into Canada in 2015. Chris Brown had been convicted of assaulting his then-girlfriend, Rihanna, in 2009, and the Canadian immigration authorities refused him entry for a tour he was scheduled to perform. They cited concerns about his criminal record and the potential for his visit to incite public disorder and undermine the values of the country.

The decision to deny Chris Brown entry sparked a debate on whether such actions were warranted. Supporters argued that it was important for a country to uphold certain standards and values by refusing entry to individuals with a history of serious criminal offenses, especially one involving domestic violence. They felt that allowing him entry might set a poor example and send a message that such behavior was tolerated. Opponents, on the other hand, argued that Chris Brown should not be judged solely based on his past actions and that he should be given a chance for rehabilitation and redemption. They believed that the decision was overly harsh and that people could change over time.

In the article, it states that,In October 2013, Brown was arrested for another felony assault after hitting a man outside a hotel in Washington, D.C.The singer's rehab experiences include being kicked out of a Malibu facility in 2014 for breaking rules, such as a particular one that prohibited him from approaching female residents closer than two feet. Additionally, Brown has been penalized for breaking his probation; the most recent instance occurred (at the time in 2015) when a judge revoked his probation for traveling without permission and neglecting to complete community work.

Yes, I feel that this case was warranted because even though his supporters had faith in him to redeem himself, he betrayed them by committing another assault just a year before this tour and he failed to respect and follow the protocols in rehab. He made it very clear through his actions that he hasn't changed and that sends a bad message to those living in Canada if the authorities choose to tolerate this behavior's.