Texas Democrat Jasmine Crockett under fire for honoring Chris Brown at concert

Congresswoman awarded the convicted abuser and musician a congressional record recognition in Arlington

Democratic US representative Jasmine Crockett is under fire for honoring musician Chris Brown, a convicted abuser, with an official recognition at a Texas concert over the weekend.

Crockett, a Texas congresswoman, awarded Brown and R&B musician Usher a congressional record recognition at a performance in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday. Appearing alongside Texas state representative Venton Jones, Crockett said she was there to “honor” Brown and Usher.