Russell Brand Formally Charged with Multiple Sexual Offenses

The British comedian faces five charges, including rape and indecent assault, involving four women between 1999 and 2005.

Russell Brand has been charged with five sexual offenses, including rape, oral rape, and indecent assault, by the London Metropolitan Police.
The alleged incidents occurred between 1999 and 2005 and involve four women, with locations including Bournemouth and Westminster.
Brand has denied all allegations, claiming that his relationships were consensual, and he is scheduled to appear in court on May 2, 2025.
The investigation, initiated in 2023 following media reports, remains open, with authorities encouraging additional victims or witnesses to come forward.
The BBC has apologized for its handling of complaints during Brand's tenure between 2006 and 2008, acknowledging a failure to address alleged misconduct.