American singer Chris Brown is to face a British court after he was charged with assault over a nightclub brawl in London. The pop star was officially charged after a man who claimed he was attacked in a late-night brawl.
Police added the attack took place in a popular nightclub where Brown and his team were celebrating. The witness added that there was a fight and the victim had been attacked with a bottle. The man was given head injuries when he was taken to hospital.
Agencies launched an investigation and then confirmed that Brown had been formally charged with assault. He was released on bail but is now expected to appear before a London magistrate to answer the charges.
Chris Brown has run afoul of the law in the past. He pleaded guilty to beating pop singer Rihanna in 2009, a headline-grabbing story around the globe. He’s since been embroiled in a series of publicized controversies over violence, including run-ins with the authorities in the United States, France, and some other countries.
Even though Brown has kept releasing hit singles and world tours, these lawsuits have had a tendency of overshadowing his music career. His current case in the UK could once more place his public image in the limelight.
The artist’s representatives have not yet released a formal statement. However, his sources close to him insist that the singer did not start the fight and only tried to step in when an angry altercation was going on.
Court officials maintain that Brown must attend court personally. If convicted, he could face fines, community service, or a possible ban on traveling across the UK.
Fans are split. Some believe he’s being unfairly targeted because of his past, while others say he needs to take full responsibility for his actions.
In summary, Chris Brown’s court appearance in Britain will be keenly observed. Cleared or convicted, whatever the verdict will probably determine the next phase of his already checkered career.
