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Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to Seven Sex Charges

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to seven sexual-offence charges at Southwark Crown Court.
Six women testified they were assaulted by Brand between 1999 and 2009.
The alleged crimes include a 1999 rape in a Bournemouth hotel and a 2009 attempted indecent assault.
Prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones KC said the women sought no financial gain or publicity.
Brand said the allegations have devastated his marriage, children, health and personal life.

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Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to seven sexual-offence charges at Southwark Crown Court.
Six women testified they were assaulted by Brand between 1999 and 2009.
The alleged crimes include a 1999 rape in a Bournemouth hotel and a 2009 attempted indecent assault.
Prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones KC said the women sought no financial gain or publicity.
Brand said the allegations have devastated his marriage, children, health and personal life.