Chris Brown’s London Nightclub Assault Lawsuit Dropped by Alleged Victim

Chris Brown is catching a break in one of his legal battles tied to a violent nightclub incident overseas. The man who accused him of a brutal beatdown in London has officially backed off his lawsuit.

Abe Diaw, who filed a civil suit in 2023, claimed the R&B star assaulted him with a tequila bottle during an appearance at TAPE nightclub. According to Diaw, Brown struck him three times with a Don Julio 1942 bottle and continued to “ruthlessly stomp” on him while he was unconscious, leaving him with serious injuries.

But on Friday, Diaw filed paperwork in L.A. County asking a judge to dismiss the case with prejudice. That legal term means the suit can’t be refiled, often signaling a private settlement. Details of any agreement weren’t disclosed, and representatives for both men haven’t commented.

Though the civil side of the case looks to be closed, Brown isn’t completely in the clear. He’s still facing criminal charges stemming from the same incident. U.K. prosecutors charged him with assault and possession of a weapon after his arrest earlier this year. He was taken into custody shortly after landing in the country for his world tour.

Brown was later released on bail and appeared in court about ten days ago to enter a not guilty plea. While the lawsuit is no longer hanging over his head, the criminal case could still bring serious consequences depending on how things play out in court.