Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to a grievous bodily harm charge tied to an alleged 2023 assault at a London nightclub.
The 35-year-old singer appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, where he formally denied the accusation. London’s Metropolitan Police brought the charge following what they describe as a violent incident in the city two years ago.
Brown was arrested in Manchester in May and released after posting a $5 million security bond. Despite the pending case, he has continued touring the United Kingdom, performing in Cardiff the night before his court appearance.
The charge, one of the most serious under UK law, implies intent to cause significant harm. If convicted, Brown could face a lengthy prison term. Authorities have not released further information about the alleged victim or details of the reported altercation.
This case adds to Brown’s long and public legal history. His most notorious incident remains the 2009 felony assault of Rihanna, which drew widespread condemnation.
That conviction led to court-ordered rehab, jail time, and six years of probation. He was dismissed from rehab in 2014 and later served over two months in Los Angeles County Jail.
In the years since, Brown has faced several civil suits, travel-related arrests, and allegations of misconduct in various countries. Many of those cases ended in dropped charges or confidential settlements.
Yet his career has remained largely intact. He continues to headline tours and release chart-topping music, bolstered by a dedicated fanbase.
Chris Brown has not publicly commented on the London case, and his legal team has yet to issue a formal statement. As court proceedings move forward, the case is expected to attract significant attention on both sides of the Atlantic.
With the possibility of prison looming, Brown’s legal and public standing once again hangs in the balance.