Summary
Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to new charges of rape and sexual assault in a London court. These charges involve incidents alleged to have happened in 2009. A trial for earlier charges will take place in June.
Key Facts
- Russell Brand is facing new charges of rape and sexual assault.
- The alleged incidents occurred in 2009 in London.
- He appeared in court to plead not guilty to these new charges.
- Brand has previously pleaded not guilty to other charges related to incidents between 1999 and 2005.
- A trial for the earlier charges is scheduled for June.
- Investigations into Brand started after reports by The Sunday Times, The Times, and Channel 4's Dispatches in 2023.
- Brand is known for his work as a comedian and actor, with appearances in TV and movies.
