American R&B star Chris Brown has been granted bail by a London court after facing serious assault charges over a nightclub altercation in 2023.
According to Southwark Crown Court, Brown, 36, was accused of striking music producer Abraham Diaw with a tequila bottle, causing grievous bodily harm. The singer—who had not returned to the UK since the incident—was arrested in Manchester last week following a European tour stop.
Initially denied bail on May 16, 2025, Brown’s fortunes reversed when Judge Tony Baumgartner approved his release on May 21, 2025, under stringent conditions.
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One of the key requirements is a security deposit of $6.7 million (approximately ₦10.6 billion), with $5.3 million due immediately and the balance payable within seven days. The judge emphasised that these measures are “necessary to ensure the defendant’s return for trial,” according to court records.
Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, the bail decision paves the way for Brown to continue his highly anticipated Breezy Bowl XX tour. The first show is scheduled for June 8, 2025, in the Netherlands, marking the singer’s return to the European stage.
Brown’s legal troubles have been a recurring theme in his career, attracting intense media scrutiny. His team has declined to comment further, stating only that they “welcome the court’s decision” and remain “confident in a fair trial.”
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