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Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to Rape Charges

5/30/2025

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Russell Brand has entered a not guilty plea to five serious charges, including rape and sexual assault, at London’s Southwark Crown Court. The accusations, stemming from incidents involving four women between 1999 and 2005, will be addressed in a trial scheduled for June 3, 2026. Currently residing in the U.S., Brand vehemently denies the allegations, asserting they are driven by political motives.

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Russell Brand has entered a not guilty plea to five serious charges, including rape and sexual assault, at London’s Southwark Crown Court. The accusations, stemming from incidents involving four women between 1999 and 2005, will be addressed in a trial scheduled for June 3, 2026. Currently residing in the U.S., Brand vehemently denies the allegations, asserting they are driven by political motives.