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US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault charge in UK court

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Posted on June 20, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -U.S. singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty to attacking a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub two years ago. Brown is charged with attempting to inflict

Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges in London Court

LONDON (Reuters) -U.S. singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty to attacking a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub two years ago.

Brown is charged with attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm in what prosecutors said was an "unprovoked attack" on Abraham Diaw in a London nightclub in 2023.

The 36-year-old appeared at London's Southwark Crown Court, where he denied the charge.

The R&B star, a two-time Grammy Award winner known for hits such as "Loyal", "Run It" and "Under the Influence", was granted bail in May after promising to pay a 5 million-pound ($6.7 million) security fee in order to begin his "Breezy Bowl XX" tour.

Brown was arrested at a hotel in Manchester, northern England last month after returning to Britain for the first time since the incident two years ago.

(Reporting by Sam Tobin; editing by William James)

Key Takeaways

  • Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault charges in London.
  • Incident involved a music producer in a nightclub in 2023.
  • Brown appeared at Southwark Crown Court for the case.
  • He was granted bail after paying a security fee.
  • The arrest occurred during his return to the UK.

Frequently Asked Questions

What charge did Chris Brown plead not guilty to?
Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm on music producer Abraham Diaw.
Where did the alleged incident occur?
The alleged incident occurred in a London nightclub in 2023.
What is Chris Brown known for?
Chris Brown is a two-time Grammy Award winner known for hits such as 'Loyal', 'Run It', and 'Under the Influence'.
When was Chris Brown arrested?
Chris Brown was arrested at a hotel in Manchester, northern England last month.
What was the bail amount set for Chris Brown?
Chris Brown was granted bail in May after promising to pay a 5 million-pound ($6.7 million) security.

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