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Russell Brand Formally Charged With Rape and Sexual Assault by UK Police

The charges involve four women and incidents spanning 1999 to 2005, with a court appearance scheduled for 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

  • Russell Brand faces charges of rape, oral rape, indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault, involving four women.
  • The alleged incidents occurred between 1999 and 2005 in locations including Bournemouth and Westminster, London.
  • The charges follow an 18-month investigation launched in September 2023 after a joint media exposé by Channel 4, The Sunday Times, and The Times.
  • Brand has denied all allegations, asserting that his relationships were consensual, and he is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on May 2.
  • Authorities have emphasized that the investigation remains open and urged additional victims or witnesses to come forward.