Chris Brown released on $6.7M bail ahead of assault trial in the UK

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 11:22 am

A British judge’s decision to release Grammy-winning Chris Brown on a jaw-dropping $6.7 million bail has stirred both relief and disbelief. Facing serious assault allegations from a nightclub incident, the singer's release has ignited debates over the fairness of bail conditions, leaving legal analysts with plenty of ammunition for skeptical commentary.

globalnews.ca / Chris Brown freed on $6.7-million bail in U.K. ahead of assault trial

The 'Run It' singer could be asked to forfeit the money if he breaches bail conditions, which include surrendering his passport if he is not travelling on tour.

citynews.ca / UK court orders singer Chris Brown freed on $6.7 million bail in assault case

LONDON (AP) — A British judge ordered Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown released on 5 million-pound ($6.7 million) bail on Wednesday while facing allegations he beat and seriously injured a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. The decision by a judge in Southwark Crown Court…

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