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ITV News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
R&B singer Chris Brown freed on £5m bail over London ‘bottle attack' charge
R&B singer Chris Brown has been freed on £5 million bail, after he was charged over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub two years ago. The American singer was detained last week in Manchester, to where he had flown by private jet in preparation for his UK tour. Under his bail conditions, outlined at a court hearing on Wednesday, the musician will be allowed to continue his international tour, which includes UK dates in June and July. Brown did not appear at Southwark Crown Court court for the bail application hearing. The singer is accused of causing grievous bodily harm to Adrian Diaw in February 2023 at the Tape venue in Hanover Square, Mayfair. Manchester Magistrates' Court heard last week that Mr Diaw was standing at the bar of the Tape nightclub when he was struck several times with a bottle and then pursued to a separate area of the nightclub, where he was punched and kicked repeatedly. As part of his bail conditions, Brown can have no contact with Mr Diaw and must not visit the nightclub where the attack is alleged to have happened. Brown must surrender his passport, when not travelling for his tour, and live at a specific address known to the court. He is due to appear at Southwark Crown Court with his co-defendant, US national Omololu Akinlolu, 38, on June 20.
IOL News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Chris Brown granted R120 million bail amid serious assault allegations
American R&B singer Chris Brown, was on May 21, 2025 released on bail in an assault case on condition he pay a R120 million guarantee to a UK court. Picture: Fadel Senna / AFP American R&B singer Chris Brown, was on May 21, 2025 released on bail in an assault case on condition he pay a R120 million guarantee to a UK court. Picture: Fadel Senna / AFP American R&B singer Chris Brown was granted bail on Wednesday in connection with an assault case, but only after agreeing to pay a guarantee of R120 million to a UK court. As part of his bail conditions, the 36-year-old artist is permitted to continue with his international tour, which kicks off on June 8 in Amsterdam. However, he is required to return to the UK for a series of performances starting June 15. If he fails to do so, the R120 million will be forfeited. The "Under the Influence' hitmaker was detained in the UK after being accused of an unprovoked assault on music producer Abe Diaw at Tape nightclub in London in 2023. Last weekend, Manchester Magistrates' Court denied Brown bail, with the presiding judge citing the grave nature of the allegations. Prosecutors have described the incident as particularly violent, claiming that Brown struck Diaw with a bottle and continued to assault him while he lay injured on the ground.
9 News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 9 News
UK court orders singer Chris Brown freed on $10.4 million bail in assault case
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here A British judge has ordered Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown released on a £5 million ($10.4 million) bail while facing allegations he beat and seriously injured a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. The decision by a judge in Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday revives Brown's world tour, which was cast in doubt when another judge ordered him held in custody after he was charged last week with causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Judge Tony Baumgartner said Brown could continue with this tour, including several stops in the UK but would have to pay the bail to guarantee his appearance in court . Chris Brown performs at the 2015 Hot 97 Summer Jam at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP) Brown was initially scheduled to appear in court again on June 13. If he had been held until then, Brown would have missed at least two dates on his upcoming tour, which starts next month in Europe. Brown, 36, is accused of launching an unprovoked attack on producer Abe Diaw at the Tape nightclub in the swanky Mayfair neighbourhood in February 2023 while he was last on tour. Prosecutor Hannah Nicholls said last week in Manchester Magistrates' Court that Brown struck Diaw several times with a bottle and then punched and kicked him in an attack caught on surveillance camera in front of a club full of people. American musician Omololu Akinlolu, 38, who performs under the name "Hoody Baby" and is a friend of Brown, was also charged over the attack. Neither Brown nor Akinlolu have entered a plea yet. Both men were ordered to appear in court again on June 20. Brown, who burst onto the music scene as a teen in 2005, won his first Grammy for best R&B album in 2011 for F.A.M.E. and then earned his second in the same category for 11:11 (Deluxe) earlier this year. His hits include songs such as Run It , Kiss Kiss and Without You . His tour is due to kick off on June 8 in Amsterdam before starting North America shows in July. celebrity World UK crime police USA music Musician entertainment courts London CONTACT US Auto news: Can you use your phone in the car if it is mounted?
Wales Online
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Chris Brown freed on bail and will go on world tour
Chris Brown freed on bail and will go on world tour The singer was charged after an alleged bottle attack in London Chris Brown performs during Tycoon Music Festival at Little Caesars Arena R&B singer Chris Brown has been freed on bail after he was charged over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub two years ago. The American musician, 36, can continue with his scheduled international tour this year, including in the UK in June and July, as part of his bail conditions, Judge Tony Baumgartner told Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday. Brown must pay a £5 million security fee to the court, which is a financial guarantee to ensure a defendant returns to court and may be forfeited if they breach bail conditions. The Go Crazy singer is accused of causing grievous bodily harm to Abraham Diaw in February 2023. He did not appear in court for the bail application hearing. The tour will also see Brown travel to parts of Europe, the United States and Canada. He must surrender his passport if he is not travelling, Judge Baumgartner said. Brown must live at a specific address known to the court but is not allowed to visit the nightclub and he cannot contact Mr Diaw or apply for international travel documents. He will next appear with his co-defendant, US national Omololu Akinlolu, 38, at the same court on June 20. Brown and Akinlolu have both been charged relating to the assault which allegedly took place at the Tape venue in Hanover Square in Mayfair on February 19 2023. Article continues below Manchester Magistrates' Court heard last week that Mr Diaw was standing at the bar of the Tape nightclub when he was struck several times with a bottle, and was then pursued to a separate area of the nightclub where he was punched and kicked repeatedly. Brown was arrested at Manchester's Lowry Hotel at 2am on Thursday by detectives from the Metropolitan Police. He is said to have flown into Manchester Airport on a private jet last week in preparation for the UK tour dates. A case management hearing has been set for October 24.
IOL News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Chris Brown to reapply for bail as assault charge threatens world tour plans
Chris Brown is poised to reapply for bail following a serious assault charge that could put his highly anticipated 'Breezy Bowl XX' tour in jeopardy. Image: Chris Brown Instagram R&B star Chris Brown is poised to reapply for bail on Wednesday, May 21, following a serious assault charge that could put his highly anticipated 'Breezy Bowl XX' tour in jeopardy. The artist, known for his hit "Under the Influence', was detained in the UK after being accused of an unprovoked assault on music producer Abe Diaw at Tape nightclub in London in 2023. Last weekend, Manchester Magistrates' Court denied Brown bail, with the presiding judge citing the grave nature of the allegations. Prosecutors have described the incident as particularly violent, claiming that Brown struck Diaw with a bottle and continued to assault him while he lay injured on the ground. With Brown yet to enter a plea, the case has quickly escalated, leading to heightened concerns over his upcoming concert dates. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ On Thursday, May 15, hours after arriving in the UK, Brown was arrested by the Metropolitan Police in Manchester under suspicion of grievous bodily harm. The timing of his detention, shortly after his arrival, suggests law enforcement acted on intelligence regarding his travel plans. Brown's next court appearance is scheduled for June 13 at Southwark Crown Court after his bail application was pushed back. Despite the looming charges, the artist's schedule remains packed - he is slated to perform in Amsterdam on June 8, followed by Hamburg on June 11, and Frankfurt on June 13. As it stands, none of his tour dates have been cancelled or rescheduled, leaving fans eager for the performances ahead. As legal drama unfolds, this latest incident is yet another chapter in Brown's tumultuous year, marked by multiple lawsuits and controversies. A successful plea deal could offer a glimmer of hope for the artist, potentially allowing him to navigate through what has been a challenging period and keep his tour on track.
