Chris Brown Released on $6.7M Bail, Can Continue with Upcoming Tour
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The singer was previously denied a bail request
By Michael Nied
Chris Brown has been released on a $6.7 million bail after being arrested on May 15 and charged with causing grievous bodily harm
The singer is accused of attacking producer Abe Diaw with a bottle while in London's TAPE nightclub in February 2023
Brown was previously denied bail during a court hearing on May 16
Chris Brown has been released on a $6.7 million bail after being arrested and charged with causing grievous bodily harm over an alleged nightclub attack he carried out on producer Abe Diaw in 2023.
The 36-year-old singer, who was previously denied bail, was granted his request on Wednesday, May 21, according to reporting by BBC. The ruling was granted at the Southwark Crown Court, and Brown did not attend the hearing.
Brown has not entered a plea to the charges yet, but he did appear in front of the Manchester Magistrates’ Court in the north of England on Friday, May 16 after being arrested in Manchester, England the previous day.
According to the conditions of his bail, Brown will be able to head out on his Breezy Bowl tour, which marks the 20th anniversary of his career. The show begins with a sold-out performance in Amsterdam on June 8.
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PEOPLE confirmed Brown's arrest on May 15 after receiving a statement from the Metropolitan Police.
“A 36-year-old man was arrested at a hotel in Manchester shortly after 02:00hrs on Thursday, 15 May on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He has been taken into custody where he remains," the statement read.
It continued, noting, "The arrest relates to an incident at a venue in Hanover Square on [Feb. 19, 2023]. The investigation is being led by detectives from the Central West Area Basic Command Unit.’’
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Chris Brown in July 2024.
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A follow-up statement named Brown and noted that he had been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent.
During his May 16 hearing, Brown's case was deemed "too serious" for a magistrates' court by District Judge Joanne Hirst. It was sent on to a crown court, where a trial will be conducted.
At the time, the celebrity was denied bail amid concerns that he might be a "flight risk."
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Per BBC, the terms of the bail dictated that Brown needed to pay $4.5 million of his bail "immediately." He'll have a week to pay off the remainder. The outlet also reported that he "must surrender his passport if he is not traveling on tour."
Judge Tony Baumgartner dictated additional terms, stating that the court needed to be aware of where the "With You" singer resided. He also cannot seek out documents to leave the U.K. and is unable to reach out to his accuser or visit the club where the alleged attack took place.
Brown was sued by Diaw in November 2023 over the alleged attack. PEOPLE examined the lawsuit at the time, which accused Brown of using "crushing blows" to hit Diaw in the head.
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Chris Brown in January 2024.
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Diaw reportedly suffered "lacerations on his head and torn ligaments in his leg" as well as "permanent" damage and "severe emotional distress."
A bottle of Don Julio 1942 tequila was reportedly used in the attack.
During the initial hearing, Prosecutor Hannah Nicholls alleged that there was CCTV footage of Brown assaulting Diaw.
After kicking off in early June, Brown's tour will continue with stops across Europe, including several dates within the U.K. He'll continue with dates across the United States and Canada in July.
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