Russell Brand Faces New Sexual Assault Charges

In a courtroom in London, comedian and YouTuber Russell Brand stood before the judge to deny two fresh accusations of sexual assault, one of which is rape. The 50‑year‑old has already been on trial for five earlier charges that included another rape claim. The latest allegations, announced in December, point to incidents from 2009 involving anal and other non‑consensual acts.

Brand entered the courthouse wearing a bold leopard‑print shirt, listened to the judge read the charges, and responded with a firm “not guilty” for each. He will also appear again in June to confront the original five charges, with both new and old cases scheduled for separate hearings. Under British law, accusers remain anonymous unless they choose otherwise, so the details remain protected until trial.

Brand’s past fame as a stand‑up comic and TV host paved the way for roles in films such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Today, he is a controversial online commentator with millions of followers. The court’s decision to postpone adding the new charges to the existing trial reflects procedural caution, ensuring a fair process for all parties.

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