US EditionRussell Brand given bail and told to appear at Old Bailey
- Russell Brand, a British comedian and actor, appeared in Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday facing charges of rape and sexual assault.
- The charges come after an 18-month inquiry that was initiated following allegations made in September 2023 and involved collaborative reporting by Channel 4 Dispatches, The Sunday Times, and The Times.
- Brand faces six charges related to incidents involving four women between 1999 and 2005, including alleged rape in Bournemouth and assaults in London venues.
- At the brief hearing, Brand provided basic personal details and acknowledged he was aware of the terms of his bail, adding that he looked forward to the chance to demonstrate his innocence.
- Brand was granted bail and is scheduled to appear at the Old Bailey on May 30, while the Metropolitan Police continue to urge anyone with relevant information to come forward.
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Russell Brand granted bail after rape and sexual assault charges – to appear in Crown Court later this month
Russell Brand has been granted bail following a hearing at Westminster Magistrates Court.The comedian, actor and television presenter has been charged with one count of rape, one count of indecent assault and one count of oral rape, plus two counts of sexual assault.Accusations come from four different women and are in connection to incidents in Bournemouth and London, which are alleged to have taken place between 1999 and 2005.The allegations w…
Who is Russell Brand’s wife? Inside Laura Gallacher's relationship with the comedian as he faces court for assault charges
Russell Brand’s legal situation has brought renewed attention to his personal life, particularly his marriage to Laura Gallacher. The comedian and actor was granted bail on 2 May after appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to face five charges, including rape, oral rape, indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault. The alleged offences involve four women and are said to have taken place between 1999 and 2005. As Brand awaits his next…
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The Independent (US)Russell Brand granted bail after court hears comedian ‘raped woman in hotel room’
Comedian was charged last month with offences including rape
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