Chris Brown pleads not guilty in London nightclub assault case as U.K. court sets trial date
In simple terms, the Grammy-winning R&B artist Chris Brown has denied guilt for a single charge linked to an alleged assault on a music producer at a London club in 2023. He has pleaded not guilty.
36-year-old singer, known for his hit “Kiss Kiss”, stood before London’s Southwark Crown Court on Friday for his arraignment. He denied one charge of attempting to intentionally and harmfully inflict serious bodily harm. When asked about his plea regarding this charge, he replied, “Not guilty.
In February 2023, it’s alleged that Brown attacked music producer Amadou “Abe” Diaw with a tequila bottle at Tape London, a nightclub. These accusations mirror claims made in a lawsuit filed by Diaw against the musician in Los Angeles in October 2023. In this lawsuit, Diaw charges Brown for assault and battery, as well as intentional infliction of emotional distress. According to court documents, Diaw asserted that Brown viciously attacked him by striking his head repeatedly and continuing to mercilessly stomp on him after he collapsed on the nightclub floor following the bottle attack.
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Chris Brown has confirmed that his Breezy Bowl tour will proceed as planned, with the statement “from confinement to performance.” He was released from jail about a week following his arrest in the U.K.
In May, authorities apprehended Brown under the allegation of inflicting minor physical injury. However, during further proceedings, the prosecution included additional charges: assault leading to bodily harm and possession of a dangerous item, specifically a bottle. Brown has yet to plead on these new accusations, with his next court appearance scheduled for July.
The artist famous for “Under the Influence” was freed from police detention around mid-May following a $6.7 million bond payment. His arrest had initially cast doubt on his Breezy Bowl tour, which commenced on June 8 in Amsterdam. Shortly after his release, Brown updated fans on Instagram that he would be transitioning from “jail to stage.
On October 26, 2026, the court date for the performer’s trial has been scheduled. At this time, a spokesperson for Brown could not be reached for a statement by The Times.
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Until mid-June, Chris Brown stays in London because he’s under investigation for an alleged assault involving a tequila bottle. With his tour kickoff scheduled for June 8, Brown must remain in custody until his court date arrives.
39-year-old musician and friend Omololu Akinlolu, also known as HoodyBaby, stood before a court on allegations of causing serious physical injury following an event in 2023. He maintained his innocence during the hearing held last Friday.
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2025-06-20 21:01