Singer Sentenced to Eight Months for Club Attack
Chris Brown and his vocal coach received suspended prison terms for a bottle assault at a Mayfair venue.
By Tunde Bailey ·
Chris Brown struck a man four times with a tequila bottle before police intervened at a central London club.
The incident occurred in February 2023 at the Tape private members’ club in Mayfair. Brown, 37, hit Abraham Diaw twice on the left side of his head and once on his shoulder. The assault lasted approximately 20 seconds and ended around 3:00 a.m.
On Monday, Judge Baumgartner handed down the sentence at Southwark Crown Court. Brown received eight months in prison, suspended for 12 months. Omololu Akinlolu, Brown’s vocal coach, was sentenced to four months in prison, also suspended for 12 months. Both men were ordered to pay 1,500 pounds in costs.
Prosecutor Heidi Stonecliffe KC described the weapon as a heavy square-shaped tequila bottle. She stated that Brown rained down further blows after Diaw turned away. Akinlolu then grabbed Diaw in a bear hug. Brown was seen throwing punches as Diaw fell to the ground.
CCTV footage displayed in court showed the physical sequence of the attack. Judge Baumgartner called the repeated use of a glass bottle aimed at the head plainly dangerous. He noted the risk of more serious injury than what was ultimately sustained. The judge warned that commercial success does not attract preferential treatment in court.
