Russell Brand appears in court to face rape and sexual assault charges
Briefly

Russell Brand attended Westminster Magistrates' Court to address allegations of rape and sexual assault stemming from incidents between 1999 and 2005 involving multiple women. Facing charges including one count of rape and two of sexual assault, he was granted bail following a brief hearing where he confirmed his identity and understood the terms of his release. These allegations surfaced after a joint investigation by Channel 4 Dispatches and The Sunday Times. Brand is scheduled to return to court on May 30, 2024, to continue the proceedings.
Brand did not speak to reporters as he walked into Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday after flying back to the UK from the US for the hearing.
The allegations relate to incidents between 1999 and 2005 and involve four women, with charges including rape and sexual assault.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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