Chris Brown released on $6.7M bail
India, May 23 -- Following his arrest and charge for allegedly causing grievous bodily harm to music producer Abe Diaw in a 2023 nightclub incident, American singer Chris Brown has been released on a $6.7 million bail. The 36-year-old, who had initially been denied bail due to the severity of the accusations, was granted release on Wednesday, May 21, according to a report by the BBC.
The singer was accused of attacking music producer Diaw at Tape nightclub in Mayfair in February 2023. He was arrested last week at Manchester's Lowry Hotel after arriving in the UK on a private jet.
Brown appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Friday, where the judge ruled the case too serious for summary trial and remanded him in custody. However, following a renewed application, a London court granted him bail. He is scheduled to appear at Southwark Crown Court next month, as reported by The US Sun.
The singer is set to begin his 20-year anniversary tour in Amsterdam next month, with the UK leg kicking off on June 15 in Manchester.
Judge Tony Baumgartner granted Brown bail under the instructions that the singer must reside at a place that is known to the court. He is ordered to lodge a £5 million security with the court, with £4 million required upfront before his release. As part of his bail conditions, Brown is prohibited from contacting his co-defendant, Omolulu Akinlolu.htc...
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