Chris Brown escapes jail term over UK nightclub brawl

American R&B singer Chris Brown has been handed an eight-month suspended jail sentence by a UK court after pleading guilty to a public order offence linked to a 2023 brawl at a London nightclub. The sentence, handed down on Monday, means the singer will not be imprisoned unless he commits another offence during the one-year suspension period. Brown, 37, who was wearing a black face mask and black cap when he arrived Monday at Southwark Crown Court in London, had admitted to affray during an appearance in July. “Violence of this kind in a crowded nightclub is serious. It creates an obvious risk, not merely to the person against whom it is directed, but also to others,” judge Tony Baumgartner said, handing down the sentence. Prosecutors had accused him and co-defendant Omololu Akinlolu, also a US national, of carrying out “a vicious and unprovoked attack” in a crowded nightclub “where Brown used a glass bottle as a weapon to strike the victim’s head twice”. The guilty plea avoided a trial on several other charges, including attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon, namely a bottle. R&B star Chris Brown pleads guilty in UK nightclub assault caseDavido announces upmcoming album with Chris BrownAssault: Singer Chris Brown granted bail Brown, who has sold tens of millions of records worldwide, had earlier denied those charges. All of the allegations relate to an incident at Tape, a private members’ club in central London, on February 19, 2023, while Brown was touring the UK. The victim was struck several times with a bottle before being pursued, punched and kicked. The singer is known for mid-2000s hits such as “Kiss, Kiss”, as well as a litany of legal troubles including a felony conviction for assaulting Rihanna in 2009. Brown rose from a local church choir in Virginia to sudden fame with his rich R&B voice before turning to rap. Tags:

Get breaking news, exclusive stories, and live updates delivered straight to your phone. Join thousands of readers already following us on Whatsapp Channel and Telegram.

Follow on Channel Join Telegram Breaking news & top stories Follow The Sun Newspaper Get live updates & exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone.

WhatsApp Channel Telegram Breaking news & top stories Stay connected with The Sun Newspaper Get breaking news, exclusive stories, and live updates delivered straight to your phone. Join thousands of readers already following us on Whatsapp Channel and Telegram.

Follow on Channel Join Telegram Soetan mobilises 19 women leaders to mentor next generation of female professionals

2027: APC urges Atiku to withdraw from race, join forces with Tinubu

Kane eyes historic Ballon d’Or glory as Yamal, Mbappe close in

China asks more countries to join World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization

VIDEO: US pastor announces marriage to second wife, says monogamy unbiblical

Ogun 2027: Yayi pledges to create new town development agency

AY breaks silence after payment dispute disrupts UK show

Nicki Minaj says Trump has changed America’s mood

Nollywood actress warns Nigerians to shun AI-generated pregnancy claims

How big weddings put pressure on marriages – Actress Ruth Kadiri