Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Russell Brand Charged with Additional Sex Offences
Russell Brand, a famous comedian, has been charged with more serious crimes.
Police say he did bad things to six women.
The new charges are one count of rape and one count of sexual assault.
Before this, he was already accused of doing bad things to four other women.
The police are investigating all these cases.
Russell Brand has said he is not guilty and will go to court to defend himself.
He will appear in court on January 20, 2026, and his trial is set for June 3, 2026.
Russell Brand charged with one new count of rape and one new count of sexual assault.
Charges relate to two women, bringing the total number of alleged victims to six.
Previous charges in April included two counts of rape, one of indecent assault, and two of sexual assault involving four other women.
All charges are under investigation by British police.
Brand has not yet entered a plea in response to the new charges.
- Who
- Russell Brand, a British comedian, actor, and television host
- What
- Charged with additional counts of rape and sexual assault
- When
- December 23, 2023 (announcement), January 20, 2026 (court appearance), June 3, 2026 (trial)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- Allegations involving six women
Prosecution
Defense
Guilt
Prosecution
Prosecution believes Russell Brand is guilty of the charges.
Defense
Defense maintains Russell Brand's innocence and he has pleaded not guilty.
- Individual Charged
- Russell Brand
- New Charges
- 1 count of rape, 1 count of sexual assault
- Previous Charges
- 2 counts of rape, 1 count of indecent assault, 2 counts of sexual assault
- Total Alleged Victims
- 6 women
- Announcement Date
- December 23, 2023
- Court Appearance Date
- January 20, 2026
- Trial Date
- June 3, 2026
- Bail Status
- Conditional bail until proceedings commence
Sources
UK police say comedian Russell Brand charged with two more sex offences
Russell Brand charged with new rape and sexual assault offences in London
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Russell Brand Charged With Two New Offences Of Rape, Sexual Assault
