Russell Brand charged with new rape and sexual assault offences
Summary
Russell Brand, a comedian and actor, has been charged with new offences including rape and sexual assault. He is facing additional charges linked to two women, with a court appearance scheduled for January 2026.Key Facts
- Russell Brand faces new charges of rape and sexual assault.
- The charges relate to incidents involving two different women.
- Brand previously pleaded not guilty to five other charges, including rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault.
- The new rape charge allegedly occurred between February 7, 2009, and March 1, 2009.
- The new sexual assault charge allegedly took place between August 31, 2009, and December 1, 2009.
- Brand is scheduled to appear in court on January 20, 2026.
- Police investigations started after media reports from the Sunday Times, the Times, and Channel 4's Dispatches in September 2023.
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