Chris Brown expected to enter plea deal in UK assault case ahead of June court hearing
Chris Brown is expected to enter a plea deal related to a 2023 alleged assault in London, involving music producer Abe Diaw.
The case, currently under Southwark Crown Court, stems from an incident at Tape nightclub in Hanover Square, Westminster, where Diaw claims he was struck multiple times over the head with a bottle. The reported injuries required hospital care.
Brown, who remains in custody following a denied bail application on May 16, will next appear in court on June 13. The expected plea deal comes amid ongoing speculation over his legal strategy, with few confirmed details released ahead of the scheduled hearing.
Abe Diaw filed a civil suit in October 2023, alleging assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Named as co-defendants are Live Nation, Sony, RCA Records, and Dallas rapper HoodyBaby. The case adds to a growing number of legal issues facing the R&B artist this year.
This legal turmoil has also severely disrupted Brown's Breezy Bowl XX World Tour, which was set to launch on June 8 and run through October 18. With Brown detained in the UK, his entire tour schedule is now at risk.
Further updates, including the terms of the plea deal and implications for his ongoing projects, are expected following the June hearing. The outcome could mark a major turning point for Brown's career and his ongoing legal entanglements.
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