Chris Brown Sentenced to Eight Months in Prison, Suspended for 12 Months, for ‘Vicious and Unprovoked’ Attack at U.K. Nightclub

Grammy award winning singer Chris Brown has been sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for 12 months – therefore avoiding jail time – in relation to a “vicious and unprovoked” attack at a London nightclub in 2023.

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Before sentencing, Judge Tony Baumgartner had warned Brown, “I take account of your employment and long-established career in music. Your fame, commercial success and professional standing do not entitle you to special treatment. The law applies equally to everyone.”

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In July, Brown pleaded guilty to a count of affray at London’s Southwark Crown Court for attacking a music producer with a tequila bottle on the head.

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His co-defendant, Omololu Akinlolu, had also pleaded guilty. The U.K.’s Crown Prosecution Service (similar in function to the District Attorney) described Akinlolu, a Florida rapper also known as HoodyBaby, as Brown’s vocal coach. He received a sentence of four months, suspended for 12 months.

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In July, Southwark Crown Court heard that the duo attacked the victim, Abraham Diaw, at the Tape London nightclub in February 2023. Brown was accused of twice hitting the victim with a tequila bottle to his head while Akinlolu punched him.

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“They continued their assault whilst the victim attempted to flee through…

Original source: https://variety.com/v/tv/

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