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Chris Brown and co-defendant plead guilty to affray charges following nightclub assault
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2026-07-24 23:47   Justice   10

Chris Brown and co-defendant plead guilty to affray charges following nightclub assault

Chris Brown, the R&B singer, has pleaded guilty to affray charges stemming from a violent incident at a London nightclub in February 2023.The case involves an unprovoked attack where Brown struck music producer Abraham Diaw twice over the head with a glass bottle, joined by his co-defendant Omololu Akinlolu (known as HoodyBaby), who also punched Diaw.Both men were arrested in May 2025 and released on conditional bail after providing £5 million security.

The prosecution emphasized that the attack was 'vicious and unprovoked,' with prosecutors stating it set a dangerous precedent for public safety.Brown, who had previously denied more severe charges of attempted grievous bodily harm, admitted to affray during a hearing at Southwark Crown Court.The case highlights the legal consequences of violent behavior in crowded spaces, with sentencing scheduled for October 26.Police and prosecutors have condemned the assault as 'disgraceful' and stressed that no individual is above the law.Brown's comments about his time in custody during a tour show underscored the public scrutiny surrounding the case.

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