Brown seeking assault case delay

Brown could face a four-year jail term if convicted

Chris Brown's lawyer has requested a delay in the R&B singer's assault case to gain access to police records.

A decision has yet to be taken about putting off the preliminary hearing at California's Supreme Court, which is due to take place on 22 June.

Mark Geragos's attempt to delay proceedings last week was rejected by the appeals court.

Brown, 19, has pleaded not guilty to assaulting and threatening his singer girlfriend Rihanna in February.

The chart-topping artist, real name Robyn Rihanna Fenty, has been requested to appear as a witness and is thought likely to testify in the case.

Mr Geragos has requested access to police personnel and investigative records, prompting the delay request.

The preliminary hearing will determine if there is enough evidence to proceed with the case.

Brown faces up to four years in prison if convicted of the charges.