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Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Rape and Sexual Assault

Last updated: May 30, 2025 3:13 am
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Russell Brand Faces Trial After Pleading Not Guilty to Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault during a hearing at London’s Southwark Crown Court. The 49-year-old denied all five charges against him, which include allegations of rape, indecent assault, oral rape, and sexual assault. These accusations stem from incidents involving four separate women that occurred between 1999 and 2005.

Brand is set to face a trial for these charges, but due to court delays, the proceedings won’t begin until June 3, 2026. The comedian, known for his eccentric style, appeared in court wearing sunglasses, a pin-stripe shirt, jacket, and skinny jeans, accompanied by his lawyer Oliver Schneider-Sikorsky, who previously defended Kevin Spacey against similar allegations in 2023.

The charges against Brand were brought by London’s Metropolitan Police in early April following an investigation that started in September 2023. After appearing in Westminster Magistrates Court on May 2, where he was granted bail, the case was referred to London’s Central Criminal Court and later transferred to the Crown Court, where Spacey’s trial took place.

In response to the allegations, Brand, who currently resides in the U.S., took to social media to deny the charges, emphasizing that he has never engaged in non-consensual activity. The Metropolitan Police launched their investigation after receiving multiple allegations following an exposé by Channel 4’s “Dispatches” documentary series and The Sunday Times, which accused Brand of rape, sexual assaults, and emotional abuse.

The not guilty plea at Southwark Crown Court marks a significant moment in Brand’s career. Once a prominent figure on British TV and radio in the mid-2000s, he later gained fame in the U.S. through films like “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and “Get Him to the Greek,” as well as his brief marriage to Katy Perry. However, Brand’s star power had waned in recent years, and he had shifted his focus to online platforms where he shared his political views and conspiracy theories.

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In late 2023, Brand converted to Christianity and has been vocal about his faith since then. He has received support from figures like Tucker Carlson, who recently called for the Trump administration to intervene in Brand’s legal troubles, describing the charges as “political and absurd.”

As Brand navigates this challenging chapter in his life, the upcoming trial will determine his fate and impact his reputation in the entertainment industry. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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