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Russell Brand Formally Charged With Rape and Sexual Assault

The charges involve four women and incidents between 1999 and 2005, with Brand set to appear in court on May 2, 2025.

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Comedian and actor Russell Brand attends the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Overview

  • The Metropolitan Police have charged Russell Brand with one count of rape, one count of oral rape, one count of indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault.
  • The charges stem from allegations involving four women, with incidents occurring between 1999 and 2005 in Bournemouth and London.
  • The investigation began in September 2023 following a joint report by The Sunday Times, The Times, and Channel 4's Dispatches.
  • Brand has denied all allegations, maintaining that his past relationships were consensual and expressing gratitude for the opportunity to defend himself in court.
  • The investigation remains open, with police encouraging others with relevant information to come forward.