Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault charges in U.K.
Briefly

Russell Brand, a comedian and actor, appeared in a London courtroom to plead not guilty to five counts of sexual assault and rape against four women. The charges date back over 25 years, with incidents reported during Brand's early career in entertainment. Brand, who has recently converted to Christianity, has denied any wrongdoing and remains on bail until his trial scheduled for June 2026. He faces serious allegations, with one victim claiming she was raped in 1999 and others reporting various incidents from 2001 to 2005, all of which he contests.
Russell Brand maintains his innocence against five charges of rape and assault during a pre-trial hearing in London, with the trial scheduled for June 2026.
The accusations against Brand, spanning over 25 years, involve four women who allege various forms of assault during his early entertainment career, which he vehemently denies.
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