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Russell Brand Granted Bail After Initial Court Appearance on Rape Charges

The comedian and actor faces multiple sexual offence charges spanning 1999 to 2005, with a trial set for May 30 at the Old Bailey.

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Russell Brand arriving at Westminster Magistrates' Court, London, where he is charged with with one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape, as well as two counts of sexual assault, relating to four separate women. The alleged incidents took place between 1999 and 2005. Picture date: Friday May 2, 2025. 79946054 (Press Association via AP Images)
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Overview

  • Russell Brand appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on May 2, where he was formally granted bail.
  • Brand, 49, faces charges including rape, oral rape, indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault involving four women.
  • The allegations stem from incidents between 1999 and 2005, first reported in a 2023 media investigation by Channel 4 Dispatches and The Sunday Times.
  • Brand has consistently denied all accusations, stating that he has never engaged in non-consensual activity and welcomes the chance to defend himself in court.
  • The next hearing in the case is scheduled for May 30 at the Old Bailey, with police urging anyone with additional information to come forward.