Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in London court

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in London court

Russell Brand pleaded not guilty in a London court to multiple charges of rape and sexual assault spanning from 1999 to 2005. The accusations involve four women and include offenses allegedly committed in Bournemouth and London. Brand, who denies all charges, is scheduled to stand trial in June 2026, with the proceedings expected to last several weeks.

Comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to five sexual offences

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to five sexual offences including rape and indecent assault. Brand, 49, did not speak to reporters as...

Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

Over a month after Russell Brand was charged with rape and sexual assault in the United Kingdom for events that occurred between 1999 and 2005, he has pleaded not guilty.

Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of rape and sexual assault at a London courthouse Friday, May 30, The New York Times reports. The hearing lasted just 10 minutes, during which Brand reportedly stood in a plexiglass box at the back of the courtroom and responded to each charge against him with “Not guilty.” The judge then scheduled June 3, 2026, as the start date for Brand’s trial, estimating the trial would last about four …

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in London court

LONDON — Actor and comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty in a London court Friday to rape and sexual assault charges involving four women dating back more than 25 years.

Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, Sexual Assault Charges

UPDATE 5/30/25 at 7:40 a.m. ET — Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to five charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault during a court appearance at London’s Southwark Crown Court on Friday, May 30. Brand faces one allegation of rape, one of indecent assault, one of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault, the BBC reported. He is expected to stand trial on June 3, 2026. Original story continues below: 4/4/25 — Russell Brand has been ch…