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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and assault

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and assault

Summary

Russell Brand appeared in court in London and pleaded not guilty to several charges, including rape and sexual assault. He faces a trial starting on June 3, 2026, for alleged offenses involving four women between 1999 and 2005.

Key Facts

  • Russell Brand denied charges of rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault in a London court.
  • He will go on trial on June 3, 2026.
  • The alleged offenses happened in central London and Bournemouth between 1999 and 2005.
  • There are five charges against him, involving four different women.
  • The accusations include incidents such as rape in 1999 and various sexual assaults between 2001 and 2005.
  • Brand is on conditional bail until the trial begins.
  • He expressed in a video that he has never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity and looks forward to defending himself in court.
  • Brand became famous as a comedian and TV host and later acted in Hollywood films.

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