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Chris Brown: US singer freed on bail by London court | Chris Brown: US singer freed on bail by London court |
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Chris Brown has had hits with tracks like Freaky Friday and Turn Up the Music | Chris Brown has had hits with tracks like Freaky Friday and Turn Up the Music |
US singer Chris Brown has been freed on bail by a court in London after being charged with inflicting an "unprovoked attack" in a nightclub in 2023. | US singer Chris Brown has been freed on bail by a court in London after being charged with inflicting an "unprovoked attack" in a nightclub in 2023. |
The Grammy-winning star, who has not yet been asked to enter a plea in the case, is able to begin his world tour next month as planned as part of his bail conditions. | |
He was arrested last week and later charged with grievous bodily harm over an incident in which he allegedly attacked a music producer with a tequila bottle at the Tape nightclub in London's Mayfair. | |
The 36-year-old was not present at Southwark Crown Court for Wednesday's bail hearing, at which the judge said he must pay a £5m security fee to the court. | |
A security fee is a financial guarantee to ensure a defendant returns to court. Mr Brown could be asked to forfeit the money if he breaches bail conditions. | |
The musician had been held in custody since being arrested in Salford last Thursday, and was initially refused bail on Friday. | |
But bail was granted on Wednesday, on the condition that he pay £4m immediately, with a further £1m due in seven days. | |
His tour is scheduled to start in Amsterdam on 8 June, with stadium and arena dates in Manchester, London, Cardiff, Birmingham and Glasgow later that month and in July. | |
The two-time Grammy-winner is known for hits like Loyal, Run It and Under the Influence. | |
His next court date is 20 June, between shows at Cardiff's Principality Stadium and London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. | |
He must surrender his passport if he is not travelling on tour, Judge Tony Baumgartner said. | |
Other bail conditions include living at a specific address known to the court, not contacting the alleged victim, not visiting the Tape nightclub, and not applying for international travel documents. | |
He will appear at court next month with his co-defendant, Omololu Akinlolu, a 38-year-old who performs under the name HoodyBaby, also from the US. |