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Russell Brand Denies Seven Charges in London Court

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Summary

Russell Brand denied seven charges at Southwark Crown Court on October 28, 2026.
He faced three rape counts, three sexual assault counts and one attempted indecent assault count.
Brand pleaded not guilty to offences involving six women from 1999 to 2009.
He admitted misusing his fame to gain sexual access and called consent essential and withdrawable.
Brand expressed regret for saving a complainant’s number labeled “T for tart”.

History

In December 1998 the U.S. House impeached President Bill Clinton on perjury and obstruction linked to Paula Jones lawsuit and the Starr Report. The Senate trial (7 January–12 February 1999) acquitted him, with 45 senators voting to convict, below the two-thirds threshold; the case is cited as precedent for the 2026 Southwark Crown Court trial of Brand, showing fame no longer shields alleged sexual misconduct.

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In December 1998 the U.S. House impeached President Bill Clinton on perjury and obstruction linked to Paula Jones lawsuit and the Starr Report. The Senate trial (7 January–12 February 1999) acquitted him, with 45 senators voting to convict, below the two-thirds threshold; the case is cited as precedent for the 2026 Southwark Crown Court trial of Brand, showing fame no longer shields alleged sexual misconduct.

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