Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Russell Brand Appears in London Court Before Rape Trial
Russell Brand went to a court in London for a hearing before his trial.
The hearing is expected to take two days.
His trial is scheduled to start on October 12 and may last 10 to 12 weeks.
Six women have made allegations against him covering the years 1999 to 2009.
The charges include allegations of rape and sexual assault.
Brand says he is not guilty of any of the charges.
The police investigation began after reporting by Channel 4 and The Sunday Times.
The trial has not yet begun.
Russell Brand arrived at Southwark Crown Court for a pre-trial hearing.
The hearing is expected to last two full days.
The trial is due to begin Monday, October 12, and is anticipated to last 10 to 12 weeks.
Brand has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault, and one allegation of indecent assault.
The allegations involve six women and span the period from 1999 to 2009; detectives began investigating more than two years ago after a Channel 4 and Sunday Times investigation.
- Who
- Russell Brand, who has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
- What
- He attended a pre-trial hearing ahead of a trial on rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault charges.
- When
- The hearing took place earlier this morning; the trial is scheduled to begin Monday, October 12.
- Where
- Southwark Crown Court, London.
- Why
- The hearing precedes the trial concerning allegations made by six women.
Prosecution allegations
Defendant's position
Criminal charges
Prosecution allegations
Brand faces rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault charges arising from allegations by six women.
Defendant's position
Brand has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
- Pre-trial hearing
- Expected to last two full days
- Scheduled trial start
- Monday, October 12
- Anticipated trial length
- Around 10 to 12 weeks
- Charges
- Three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault, and one allegation of indecent assault
- Alleged time span
- 1999 to 2009
- Number of women making accusations
- Six
- Brand's position
- He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and is on bail