Summary
British authorities have added new charges of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand. These new charges involve two women and are said to have happened in 2009. Brand is already facing similar charges involving other women.
Key Facts
- Russell Brand is facing new charges of rape and sexual assault in the UK.
- The new charges involve two women and are related to events from 2009.
- Brand was already charged in April for similar crimes involving four other women.
- His previous charges cover allegations from 1999 to 2005 in Bournemouth and London.
- Brand pleaded not guilty to the earlier charges in a London court.
- He will appear in court on January 20 for the new charges.
- His trial is set for June 16 and is expected to last four to five weeks.
- The police investigation regarding these cases is ongoing.
