Chris Brown assault charges reduced to misdemeanor after pleading guilty

According to TMZ.com, the 24-year-old singer pleaded not guilty and hence was released but is required to stay 100 yards away from the alleged victim, the Mirror reported.

Chris Brown. Pic/Santa Banta

The ‘Fine China' hitmaker was held by the Washington police for punching a man and in the process breaking his nose outside a hotel.

The victim was then taken to the hospital and Brown, along with his bodyguard, Chris Hollosy were arrested.

According to sources, the incident took place as a response to someone attempting to gain access to Brown's tour bus.u00a0