Chris Brown jokes about 'nice' jail as he starts UK tour
- On June 20 at Southwark Crown Court, Chris Brown and Omololu Akinlolu both pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged assault at a Mayfair nightclub on February 19, 2023, involving an attack causing serious injury.
- Brown was arrested at Manchester's Lowry Hotel on May 15 after flying into the UK ahead of his Breezy Bowl XX tour, which led to his custody and subsequent release on £5 million bail.
- Brown launched the UK leg of his tour on June 15 at Manchester's Co-Op Live arena, performing major hits and referencing his recent legal troubles in a video montage.
- During his June 15 performance, Brown expressed gratitude to the staff at the Greater Manchester prison, commenting on their kindness, and shared an Instagram story celebrating his tour with the message "FROM THE CAGE TO THE STAGE!!"
- Judge Tony Baumgartner scheduled the trial for Brown and Akinlolu to take place on October 26 of the following year, with a pre-trial hearing planned for July 11; meanwhile, Brown remains on bail and is permitted to continue his international touring.
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Rapper Chris Brown, 36, pleads NOT GUILTY to assault charge in connection to alleged bottle attack
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown appeared at Southwark Crown Court this morning, pleading not guilty to attempting to cause grievous bodily harm in connection with an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub two years ago

Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty in London assault case
LONDON (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty Friday to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
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