Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over nightclub attack
Assault and grievous bodily harm (GBH) charges against the US singer and a co-defendant are dropped.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"This was a disgraceful, unprovoked assault that put a man in hospital."
— Zara Ripamonti , Other
"This was a vicious and unprovoked attack by Brown and Akinlolu in a crowded nightclub."
— Claire Campbell , Other
Key People
Chris Brown is a US singer known for his controversial career and legal issues.
Senior crown prosecutor in CPS London South.
Rapper from Florida who performs under the name Hoody Baby.
Detective Constable with the Metropolitan Police.
All Coverage
Assault and grievous bodily harm (GBH) charges against the US singer and a co-defendant are dropped.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Stephen Bear jailed over sex offender breaches
The TV personality posted in Brazil "the police will not be able to catch" him, a court hears.
August 14, 2026 at 05:22 PMFormer world champion Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations
The 2006 world champion is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.
August 18, 2026 at 04:28 PM'I shot Mr Thompson' - Inside the court as Mangione pleaded guilty
The BBC's New York correspondent Nada Tawfik was in the courtroom as Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty.
August 14, 2026 at 04:32 PM'I shot Mr Thompson'- What it was like inside court as Mangione pleaded guilty
It marked the first time a court had heard Mangione describe how he committed a crime that garnered worldwide attention.
August 14, 2026 at 06:54 PMLuigi Mangione has pleaded guilty. What happens to his other trial?
The 28-year-old's lawyers want his upcoming state murder trial thrown out as they argue he has already pleaded guilty in federal court.
August 14, 2026 at 06:05 PMMangione lawyers to meet federal prosecutors amid reports of plea deal
Mangione faces two federal charges of stalking resulting in death, each carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison.
August 13, 2026 at 06:45 PM