Summary
British comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to new charges of rape and sexual assault from alleged incidents in 2009. The charges involve two women, and a court will decide if they should be combined with other existing charges against him. Brand's trial for the earlier charges is set for June, and his lawyer has asked for more time to respond to the latest allegations.
Key Facts
- Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to new charges of rape and sexual assault.
- The alleged incidents with two women happened in 2009.
- There are already existing charges against him involving four women from incidents between 1999 and 2005.
- Brand's trial for the earlier charges is scheduled for June.
- A court hearing next month will decide if the new charges will be combined with the existing case.
- Brand was a well-known UK broadcaster and actor in the 2000s.
- He is now more active online, sharing views on U.S. politics and free speech.
