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USA Today
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Chris Brown makes bail after UK arrest as world tour looms
Chris Brown makes bail after UK arrest as world tour looms Show Caption Hide Caption Chris Brown arrested over 2023 incident in London Metropolitan Police arrested Chris Brown in Manchester, England, on May 15 for an incident that took place in London on Feb. 19, 2023. LONDON — Chris Brown was granted bail by a London court after being charged with assault earlier this month. Brown, a hip-hop singer with a long and complicated legal history, was arrested and charged May 15 with inflicting grievous bodily harm in what prosecutors said was an "unprovoked attack" in a London nightclub in 2023. The singer, 36, has not yet been asked to enter a plea. He was not present at the U.K. courthouse when Judge Tony Baumgartner granted him bail on May 21. The bail may prove incredibly important as criminal proceedings could conflict with Brown's upcoming tour. The singer's Breezy Bowl XX World Tour is set to begin June 8 in Amsterdam with support from fellow R&B singer Bryson Tiller. Chris Brown says he was disinvited from NBA All-Star Celebrity Game due to controversies Police confirmed that the arrest was related to an alleged 2023 assault, as described in a lawsuit previously filed by music producer Amadou "Abe" Diaw. In October 2023, Diaw sued Brown for allegedly "beating him over the head" with a tequila bottle at a nightclub in London, according to a Los Angeles lawsuit reviewed by USA TODAY. Early on Feb. 19, 2023, "while traveling for his 2023 'Under the Influence' Tour ... (Brown) brutally assaulted (Diaw) at TAPE nightclub in London. Wielding a large bottle of Don Julio 1942 Tequila as his weapon, Brown inflicted severe and lasting injuries on (Diaw) when beating him over the head with crushing blows," the lawsuit alleged. "As (Diaw) lay unconscious on the floor, Brown continued to ruthlessly stomp on the defenseless (Diaw) for approximately 30 seconds. (Diaw) ended up in the hospital with lacerations on his head and torn ligaments in his leg." Chris Brown arrest, charge follows documentary legal drama Brown's arrest in the U.K. comes months after the singer took legal action following the release of a documentary that explored his alleged history of violence. In January, the singer-songwriter sued Warner Bros. Discovery and several others for their role in the production of "Chris Brown: A History of Violence," a documentary film chronicling Brown's alleged pattern of abuse. He is seeking $500 million in damages, alleging libel and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Chris Brown sues Warner Bros. for $500M over 'A History of Violence' documentary Brown's star was heavily tarnished in 2009 when fans learned that he had assaulted then-girlfriend Rihanna on the night of the Grammy Awards. Photos showing Rihanna bloodied and bruised after the attack were leaked to the public at the time, forever altering Brown's reputation and kicking off more than a decade of legal troubles. In 2017, a restraining order was granted to ex-girlfriend and "Claws" actress Karrueche Tran, mandating that Brown stay away from her after she alleged that he was abusive toward her. Then, the following year, an anonymous accuser represented by women's rights lawyer Gloria Allred sued Brown, alleging he had trapped her in his home and forced her to perform sex acts for his friends. In 2019, the singer was accused of raping a woman in Paris, but released without charges. This was followed by a July 2024 lawsuit, which alleged Brown and members of his crew severely assaulted four men after a concert in Texas. Contributing: Sam Tobin, Reuters; Jay Stahl, Anna Kaufman, Edward Segarra, KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY
American Military News
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- American Military News
Chris Brown arrested in UK for allegedly smashing tequila bottle over music producer's head in 2023
Chris Brown is facing the music for allegedly smashing a tequila bottle over a music producer's head at a London nightclub two years ago. The R&B star was arrested in connection to the incident early Thursday. The Metropolitan Police force confirmed in a Thursday statement shared with multiple outlets that officers arrested the controversial 'Under the Influence' singer, 36, at a hotel in Manchester, England, 'on suspicion of grievous bodily harm' and that he remains in custody. Brown was arrested for his alleged involvement in a February 2023 'incident at a venue in Hanover Square,' the statement said, according to Forbes and the Guardian. Though police did not provide additional details — including the nature of the incident or the venue — the charge echoes allegations music producer Amadou 'Abe' Diaw raised against Brown in a civil lawsuit filed in October 2023. A representative for the Grammy winner did not immediately respond to The Times' request for comment Thursday. Brown was arrested more than two years after he allegedly 'brutally assaulted' Diaw by 'beating him over the head' with a bottle of Don Julio 1942 Tequila at the TAPE nighclub in London, according to the lawsuit reviewed by The Times. The complaint, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, accuses Brown of assault and battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The co-defendants include Live Nation, Sony, RCA Records, and another musician, among others. In the 13-page complaint, Diaw claims he and a friend entered the nightclub and noticed Brown and the other artist 'approaching them in a seemingly friendly manner.' The encounter took a turn when Brown allegedly began beating Diaw 'on top of the head' with the tequila bottle, striking the top left side of his head three times, the lawsuit said. Diaw claims Brown — whose music career has been marred by numerous allegations of assault (he notably pleaded guilty to assaulting ex-girlfriend Rihanna) — 'inflicted severe and lasting injuries' by smashing his head with the bottle and 'continued to ruthlessly stomp on' him as he lay unconscious on the nightclub floor following the bottle attack. The other artist who was with Brown also allegedly kicked Diaw in the stomach and legs. Nightclub staff intervened and brought Diaw out of the venue. Diaw was hospitalized 'with lacerations on his head and torn ligaments on his leg,' according to the suit. He continues to suffer 'double vision and significant pain in his legs' and needs continued treatment and therapy. The bottle attack was captured by nightclub surveillance cameras and Metropolitan Police obtained the footage, the complaint said. Diaw also accuses Brown and the other co-defendants of engaging in 'defamatory conduct by spreading false rumors about' his clients and claiming he 'is a thief in an effort to sabotage professional relationships.' Diaw seeks an unspecified amount in damages exceeding $25,000 including medical expenses, loss of earnings and other relief deemed appropriate by the court. The next hearing in the case is set for May 30. A jury trial is also set to begin in June 2026, according to a legal database. Ryan J. Daneshrad, an attorney for Diaw, said in a statement shared with The Times on Thursday: 'We can confirm that Chris Brown was involved in an incident with our client, and the injuries sustained are serious. 'We are pursuing all legal remedies to hold him accountable,' Daneshrad added. 'At this time, we will let the facts speak for themselves through the proper legal channels.' Brown's arrest precedes the kickoff of his Breezy Bowl 20th anniversary tour in June. The performer will launch his slate of live performances on June 8 in Amsterdam. He is set to perform three shows in Manchester on June 15, 16 and 24. After the European leg of his tour, Brown will come stateside beginning July 30 when he will perform in Miami. The stadium tour will come to Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium on Sept. 13 and 14. ___ © 2025 Los Angeles Times. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Los Angeles Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Chris Brown arrested in U.K. for allegedly smashing tequila bottle over music producer's head in 2023
Chris Brown is facing the music for allegedly smashing a tequila bottle over a music producer's head at a London nightclub two years ago. The R&B star was arrested in connection to the incident early Thursday. The Metropolitan Police force confirmed in a Thursday statement shared with multiple outlets that officers arrested the controversial 'Under the Influence' singer, 36, at a hotel in Manchester, England, 'on suspicion of grievous bodily harm' and that he remains in custody. Brown was arrested for his alleged involvement in a February 2023 'incident at a venue in Hanover Square,' the statement said, according to Forbes and the Guardian. Though police did not provide additional details — including the nature of the incident or the venue — the charge echoes allegations music producer Amadou 'Abe' Diaw raised against Brown in a civil lawsuit filed in October 2023. A representative for the Grammy winner did not immediately respond to The Times' request for comment Thursday. Brown was arrested more than two years after he allegedly 'brutally assaulted' Diaw by 'beating him over the head' with a bottle of Don Julio 1942 Tequila at the TAPE nighclub in London, according to the lawsuit reviewed by The Times. The complaint, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, accuses Brown of assault and battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The co-defendants include Live Nation, Sony, RCA Records, and another musician, among others. In the 13-page complaint, Diaw claims he and a friend entered the nightclub and noticed Brown and the other artist 'approaching them in a seemingly friendly manner.' The encounter took a turn when Brown allegedly began beating Diaw 'on top of the head' with the tequila bottle, striking the top left side of his head three times, the lawsuit said. Diaw claims Brown — whose music career has been marred by numerous allegations of assault (he notably pleaded guilty to assaulting ex-girlfriend Rihanna) — 'inflicted severe and lasting injuries' by smashing his head with the bottle and 'continued to ruthlessly stomp on' him as he lay unconscious on the nightclub floor following the bottle attack. The other artist who was with Brown also allegedly kicked Diaw in the stomach and legs. Nightclub staff intervened and brought Diaw out of the venue. Diaw was hospitalized 'with lacerations on his head and torn ligaments on his leg,' according to the suit. He continues to suffer 'double vision and significant pain in his legs' and needs continued treatment and therapy. The bottle attack was captured by nightclub surveillance cameras and Metropolitan Police obtained the footage, the complaint said. Diaw also accuses Brown and the other co-defendants of engaging in 'defamatory conduct by spreading false rumors about' his clients and claiming he 'is a thief in an effort to sabotage professional relationships.' Diaw seeks an unspecified amount in damages exceeding $25,000 including medical expenses, loss of earnings and other relief deemed appropriate by the court. The next hearing in the case is set for May 30. A jury trial is also set to begin in June 2026, according to a legal database. Ryan J. Daneshrad, an attorney for Diaw, said in a statement shared with The Times on Thursday: 'We can confirm that Chris Brown was involved in an incident with our client, and the injuries sustained are serious. 'We are pursuing all legal remedies to hold him accountable,' Daneshrad added. 'At this time, we will let the facts speak for themselves through the proper legal channels.' Brown's arrest precedes the kickoff of his Breezy Bowl 20th anniversary tour in June. The performer will launch his slate of live performances on June 8 in Amsterdam. He is set to perform three shows in Manchester on June 15, 16 and 24. After the European leg of his tour, Brown will come stateside beginning July 30 when he will perform in Miami. The stadium tour will come to Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium on Sept. 13 and 14.
