June 20, (THEWILL) – American singer and songwriter, Chris Brown, has pleaded not guilty to charges involving an alleged bottle attack on music producer, Abe Diaw, at a London nightclub.
Brown was arrested last month at a hotel in Manchester by the Metropolitan Police.
After a hearing at Manchester Magistrates’ Court, he was released on bail after paying a £5 million security fee, allowing him to continue his tour.
According to him, it was like moving “from the cage to the stage.”
During Friday’s hearing at Southwark Crown Court, Brown and his co-defendant, U.S. rapper, Omololu Akinlolu, popularly known as Hoody Baby, both pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted grievous bodily harm.
Both men also face additional assault charges, while Brown is separately accused of possessing an offensive weapon—a bottle—in public. No pleas were entered for these charges.
A follow-up hearing is set for July 11, with a trial scheduled for October 26, 2026.
Evi Ben Ezaga writes on entertainment, culture, and trending stories.
