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Chris Brown Released on £5 Million Bail Amid UK Assault Charges
Posted by Gistsnaija.
on 23 May, 2025 |
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American R&B superstar Chris Brown has been released bail by a UK court following serious assault allegations connected to a February 2023 incident in London.
The 36-year-old singer was ordered to post a substantial £5 million bond as part of his conditional release.
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The charges stem from an alleged violent altercation that occurred at a nightclub in Hanover Square, central London, where Brown is accused of repeatedly striking a man with a bottle. According to court documents, the victim was then chased, punched, and kicked in a sustained attack. The case is being treated as “grievous bodily harm with intent.”
UK authorities arrested Chris Brown on May 13, 2025, at a luxury hotel in Manchester shortly after his arrival via private jet. He did not appear in person during the bail hearing held at Southwark Crown Court in London, but Judge Tony Baumgartner ruled in favor of conditional released pending trial.
One key condition of Brown’s bail is the forfeiture of the £5 million guarantee if he fails to return to the UK for scheduled court proceedings and tour performances.
His next UK concert is set for June 15, following the start of his international tour in Amsterdam on June 8. The singer is also scheduled to perform in other European countries, including France, and across the United States later in the year.
To maintain his bail status, the Grammy-winning artist must reside at an address known to the court and surrender his passport whenever he is not actively traveling for work.
He has also been banned from visiting the nightclub where the alleged incident occurred and from contacting the victim, identified as Abraham Diah.
Brown is not facing the charges alone. His co-defendant, identified as U.S. citizen Omololu Akinlolu, has also been charged in connection with the same assault. Both men are expected to return to court on June 20, 2025, to continue legal proceedings.
This high-profile case continues to draw international attention, placing a spotlight not only on the legal system but also on the responsibilities of public figures while touring abroad.
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