Popular American R&B singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty in a UK court to further charges stemming from an alleged London nightclub brawl in 2023. Fans of the musician and dancer, who is currently in the middle of an international tour, filled the public gallery at London’s Southwark Crown Court.
Chris, famous for his controversial relationship with Rihanna, appreciated his supporters at the end of the hearing, waving and blowing them a kiss.
“I love you Chris,” one fan was heard saying.
The singer formally pleaded not guilty to charges of assault that caused actual bodily harm and having an offensive weapon – a bottle – in a public place.
The “No Air” crooner, who is on $6.7 million bail, spent close to seven days in jail around May before he was eventually released.
Chris Brown was arrested at a five-star hotel in the northwestern city of Manchester hours after he reportedly flew in by private jet.
Despite Judge Tony Baumgartner giving Chris the go-ahead to continue his scheduled tour, which started on June 8 in Amsterdam, the artist will forfeit the $6.7 million guarantee if he doesn’t return for court proceedings.
Chris Breezy stepped into the dock alongside co-defendant Omololu Akinlolu, 39, also a US citizen, with whom he is jointly charged.
Akinlolu also entered a not guilty plea to the same actual bodily harm charge.
Support InfoStride News' Credible Journalism: Only credible journalism can guarantee a fair, accountable and transparent society, including democracy and government. It involves a lot of efforts and money. We need your support. Click here to Donate