Russell Brand Faces Court on Rape, Assault Charges

Russell Brand, the British actor and comedian, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London to face charges of rape, oral rape, indecent assault, and multiple sexual assaults involving four women, with alleged incidents dating from 1999 to 2005. Brand, who has consistently denied all allegations of non-consensual activity, arrived at court amid heavy media attention but did not speak to reporters. The charges were filed by London police in April, following renewed investigations that began after allegations resurfaced in 2023. Brand has acknowledged his promiscuous past but maintains his innocence, expressing gratitude for the chance to defend himself in court.