Chris Brown and Akinlolu Plead Not Guilty to Assault Charges in London Nightclub Incident
Chris Brown and Omololu Akinlolu pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a bottle attack at Tape nightclub, with a trial set for October 2026.
Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty in London assault case
Associated Press
Overview
- Chris Brown and Omololu Akinlolu faced charges in a UK court for an alleged bottle attack on producer Abe Diaw at Tape nightclub in February 2023.
- The charges include assault and possession of an offensive weapon, specifically a bottle, in a public place.
- A trial date has been set for October 26, 2026, with a further hearing scheduled for July 11, 2024.
- Brown was released on a £5 million bail, allowing him to continue his world tour under specific conditions, including residing at a UK address.
- This incident adds to Brown's ongoing legal troubles, as he was also arrested in Manchester last month for an alleged attack.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame Chris Brown's legal situation with a focus on his not guilty plea, emphasizing the serious nature of the allegations while maintaining a neutral tone. They highlight the context of the incident and public support, reflecting a cautious approach to celebrity legal issues without overt bias.
"Brown has a complicated legal history that stretches back over a decade."
USA TODAY"Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty in London after being charged in a serious assault at a London nightclub two years ago."
ABC News"Brown's tour has started regardless of the legal case, kicking off in Manchester on June 15."
NBC News"Brown allegedly launched an unprovoked attack on Diaw and hit him several times with a bottle and then punched and kicked him."
CBS News"Chris Brown entered a not guilty plea in his grievous bodily harm case this morning at a court in London."
Deadline"Brown's co-defendant Omololu Akinlolu, a 39-year-old American who performs under the name HoodyBaby, also entered a not guilty plea to the charge of attempted grievous bodily harm."
BBC News"Brown pleaded not guilty in Southwark Crown Court to one count of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent."
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Chris Brown and Omololu Akinlolu are charged with an alleged assault involving a bottle attack on music producer Abe Diaw at the Tape nightclub in London in February 2023.
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault and possession of an offensive weapon charges and has been released on £5 million bail with conditions, including residing at a UK address. A trial is scheduled for October 26, 2026, with a further hearing on July 11, 2024.
Abe Diaw reportedly suffered head lacerations, torn ligaments in his leg, was left unconscious, and experienced permanent damage along with severe emotional distress.
This assault allegation is part of ongoing legal troubles for Chris Brown, as he was also arrested in Manchester in May 2025 for an unrelated alleged attack while on his UK tour.
After the initial hearing, a further court hearing is scheduled for July 11, 2024, and the full trial is set to begin on October 26, 2026.
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