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Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to 2 further charges over London assault case

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July 11, 2025
Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to 2 further charges over London assault case

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Chris Brown, a Grammy-winning singer, has been involved in legal proceedings in London where he pleaded not guilty to two additional charges stemming from an incident at a nightclub. The charges relate to the alleged assault of music producer Abraham Diaw, involving a bottle, at Tape nightclub in Mayfair in February 2023. Previously, Brown had denied a more severe charge of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm. During his recent court appearance at Southwark Crown Court, he also denied carrying an offensive weapon in a public place. The courtroom was filled with around 20 fans, who reacted audibly as he entered.

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  • Chris Brown faces legal issues following allegations of a violent incident at a London nightclub in early 2023, where he allegedly attacked a music producer with a bottle.

  • In his recent court appearance, Brown pleaded not guilty to two additional charges, one of assault causing actual bodily harm and the other concerning possession of an offensive weapon, specifically a bottle.

  • The singer had previously denied a more severe accusation of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, highlighting the seriousness of the allegations against him.

  • The incident took place at the Tape nightclub, located in the upscale neighborhood of Mayfair, London, and involved music producer Abraham Diaw as the alleged victim.

  • During the hearing at Southwark Crown Court, Brown appeared in a light brown suit in front of a public gallery containing around 20 of his fans, some of whom expressed shock as he entered the courtroom.

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