Court Appearance & Allegations
On June 20, 2025, Chris Brown, 36, appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London for a plea hearing related to an alleged incident from February 19, 2023, at Tape nightclub in Mayfair.
He’s accused of striking music producer Abe Diaw multiple times with a bottle, then chasing, punching, and kicking him in a crowded club, as shown on CCTV. Prosecutors charged him with grievous bodily harm with intent, citing section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861.
He appeared alongside co-defendant Omololu Akinlolu (aka “Hoody Baby”), who also faces the same charges.
Bail & Custody
At Manchester Magistrates’ Court on May 16, Brown was remanded in custody—termed a flight risk due to the seriousness of the charge CCTV evidence and public interest prompted the escalation to Crown Court
At a June 13 hearing in Southwark, Brown was granted bail upon paying £5 million (£4 m upfront, £1 m within seven days) and surrendering his passport unless he’s touring His bail conditions also allow him to continue with the “Breezy Bowl XX” European leg of his tour.
Tour Timeline & Court Dates
• June 8: Tour commenced in Amsterdam
• June 15–16: Performances in Manchester; he was arrested at Manchester’s Lowry Hotel early on May 15
• June 20, 2025: Court appearance at Southwark for plea and trial prep hearing
• Upcoming: A full trial date has yet to be set, though a prior mention was for June 13
Legal & Media Context
• Brown faces one count of grievous bodily harm with intent—a charge carrying a maximum penalty of 16 years in prison
• Producer Abe Diaw has filed a civil suit for £12 million in damages
• The Crown Prosecution Service has stressed the importance of a fair trial, asking media outlets and public not to prejudice proceedings .
What This Means
• The current hearing was mainly procedural—that is, a plea and trial-prep appearance, not the actual trial.
• While Brown remains on bail, his participation is restricted to tour-related travel only; otherwise, he must stay in the UK and keep elapse his surrendered passport.
• The trial must still be scheduled, and until then, he’s neither convicted nor acquitted.
In Summary
Chris Brown is facing serious UK criminal charges stemming from an alleged nightclub assault in early 2023. Still, after posting substantial bail in June 2025, he appeared in court yesterday for formal plea proceedings. The legal case is ongoing, and any future court outcomes could significantly impact both his career and legal standing.
Attached is a news article regarding Chris brown court appearance
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