Judge Grants Chris Brown Bail After Alleged Nightclub Assault

Yahoo

21-05-2025

A London court has granted Chris Brown bail following charges of grievous bodily harm stemming from an alleged nightclub assault.
The singer, who faced initial bail denial, is now free to resume his upcoming world tour, beginning in Amsterdam next month.
Court conditions include a multi-million pound security fee and strict travel restrictions.
The 36-year-old artist was arrested last week in Salford and charged in connection with an alleged unprovoked attack at a London nightclub in February 2023.
He is accused of striking a music producer with a tequila bottle.
After spending several days in custody and being refused bail last Friday, Brown was granted release on Wednesday at Southwark Crown Court.
Although Brown did not appear in person, the BBC reported that the judge required him to pay a $5.4 million security fee immediately, with an additional $1.3 million due within seven days.
A security fee acts as a financial assurance that the defendant will appear in court as required.
Despite the serious nature of the charges, Brown has been permitted to continue with his scheduled performances.
The tour, marking his 20th anniversary in music, kicks off in Amsterdam on June 8 and includes stops in Manchester, London, Cardiff, Birmingham, and Glasgow.
In a post shared after the hearing, Brown expressed his feelings by writing, "FROM THE STAGE TO CAGE TO THE STAGE!!!" on his Instagram Stories and adding, "BREEZYBOWL."
While no plea has been entered at this stage, the musician's legal proceedings will continue in the coming months.
Brown, known for hits like "Freaky Friday" and "Turn Up the Music," has faced multiple legal issues throughout his career.
However, the current case remains under investigation, and the court has imposed additional conditions, including passport monitoring and restricted contact with the alleged victim.
Many fans have reacted to news of Brown's release on bail. The Shade Room shared the news of his release on Instagram and several netizens took turns reacting to it.
One person who had bought tickets to the singer's tour wrote, "My ticket just smiled."
Another fan of Brown expressed delight in his release, writing, "Just leave my fave alone dang y'all knew he had the funds to get out."
A third person celebrated that Brown's concert wasn't canceled, writing, "Guys, the concert is still on!"
However, a disgruntled fan advised the R&B superstar to stay out of trouble, writing, "Please stay out of jail for this damn tour Chris ... you stressing my nervesssss."
Metropolitan Police detectives arrested Chris Brown in the early hours of Thursday, May 15, in connection with an alleged violent incident in 2023.
Officers detained the 36-year-old singer shortly after 2 a.m. at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester.
According to authorities, the arrest stems from an altercation at the Tape nightclub in Hanover Square, Mayfair, Central London, on February 19, 2023.
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police confirmed, "A 36-year-old man was arrested at a hotel in Manchester shortly after 02:00hrs on Thursday, May 15 on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He has been taken into custody, where he remains."
Detectives from the Central West Area Basic Command Unit led the investigation.
Reports revealed that Brown had just arrived in Manchester by private jet when police moved in.
The alleged victim, music producer Diaw, claimed that Chris Brown attacked him without provocation during a nightclub outing at around 3 am.
According to Diaw, the "Under the Influence" singer struck him on the head multiple times with a bottle before kicking and punching him while he was on the ground.
"He hit me over the head two or three times. My knee collapsed as well," Diaw told the press. He required hospital treatment and reportedly needed crutches following his discharge.
As a result of the incident, Diaw filed a $16 million civil lawsuit against Brown for damages related to injuries and emotional distress.
A day after his arrest, Brown appeared in a Manchester courtroom after he was charged.
Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor Adele Kelly confirmed the charge and urged the public not to post content that could affect the case, emphasizing that legal proceedings were ongoing and the accused was entitled to a fair trial.