United States of America 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.
Recall that 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. However, bail was granted on Wednesday on the condition that he pays £4m immediately, with a further £1m due in seven days.
His tour is scheduled to start in Amsterdam on June 8, 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 June 20, between shows at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium and London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Judge Tony Baumgartner ruled that Brown must surrender his passport if he’s not traveling on tour. Other bail conditions include; Residency Requirement, No Contact, Restricted Areas of nightclub, Travel Documents.
Brown 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.
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