Chris Brown Faces London Court Over Alleged Bottle Attack
R&B singer Chris Brown has appeared before a London court regarding an alleged bottle attack linked to an incident in 2023. The court proceedings are part of a preliminary hearing leading up to his jury trial set for October 26. The 36-year-old is facing serious accusations related to an altercation with a former acquaintance at the Tape private members’ club in Mayfair.
Details of the Court Appearance
On Wednesday, Chris Brown attended a pre-trial hearing at Southwark Crown Court in front of Judge Tony Baumgartner. This brief eight-minute session focused on updates regarding trial preparations. During this time, the conditions for Brown’s bail were reaffirmed.
Bail Conditions
- Brown was ordered to pay a £5 million security fee.
- He is allowed to go on a world tour, provided he surrenders his passport upon arrival in each country.
Upon his arrival at the court, Brown was dressed in a white jacket, black shirt, and grey trousers. Security personnel closely monitored the courtroom, while supporters gathered in the public gallery. After the hearing, Brown acknowledged his fans before exiting the court.
Charges Against Chris Brown
Chris Brown faces multiple charges stemming from a February 19, 2023 incident at the Tape club. He has pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm against Abraham Diaw. Furthermore, he denies charges related to possessing an offensive weapon—a bottle—and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm.
Co-Defendant and Incident Details
Alongside Brown, his vocal coach Omololu Akinlolu, aged 39, is also charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and has denied the allegations. The charges arise from an encounter during the venue’s Dirty Martini club night, where Diaw allegedly faced multiple strikes with a bottle, followed by kicks and punches.
Both defendants are expected to appear again in court for another pre-trial hearing scheduled for April 26. The case has attracted considerable media attention, and the upcoming jury trial promises to yield more details regarding these serious allegations.
