Russell Brand faces two additional rape and sexual assault charges from UK prosecutors in court case

Russell Brand speaks to large crowd in Oklahoma as part of Turning Point USA tour Fox News’ Claudia Cowan joins 'America’s Newsroom' to discuss Turning Point USA’s Oklahoma tour stop that saw a crowd of over 6,000 people. The event featured actor and comedian Russell Brand who spoke on his Christian beliefs. Russell Brand is facing new charges of rape and sexual assault overseas. The U.K.'s Crown Prosecution Service charged the comedian with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault of two women, according to police in a statement released on Dec. 23. The alleged offenses occurred in 2009. Brand is already facing five counts of rape and sexual assault, which he was charged with in April. The charges include one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault. Russell Brand faces two new counts of rape and sexual assault in the U.K. (Getty Images) The alleged incidents took place between 1999 and 2005, and were reported by four different women. RUSSELL BRAND CHARGED WITH RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT Brand's representative did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. On Dec. 23, Brand took to Instagram and uploaded a video, wishing his followers a Merry Christmas. He did not mention the new charges brought against him, but mentioned that this is "a time of great darkness" and that he's grateful to participate in "change and transformation." "I feel so blessed that I have the opportunity to atone for the many things over the years that I did wrong and the opportunity to ensure that people understand the truth of my situation and scenario," Brand said in the video. He also offered prayers for anyone he's "harmed or hurt" in his years of "mindlessness and sin would be healed." Russell Brand was previously charged with rape and sexual assault in April. (Mike Marsland/WireImage) Hours after the news broke of his charges in April, Brand took to social media to firmly deny any wrongdoing. In a video posted to X, Brand thanked his fans for messages of support, then criticized the British government and legal system before addressing the charges directly. "I was a drug addict, a sex addict and an imbecile, but what I never was a rapist." He explained that he "was a fool before I lived in the light of the Lord. I was a drug addict, a sex addict and an imbecile, but what I never was a rapist. I've never engaged in nonconsensual activity, I pray that you can see that by looking in my eyes." Brand added, "Of course, I'm now going to have the opportunity to defend these charges in court, and I'm incredibly grateful for that." He wrapped up his video by assuring his followers that he'd continue to address the allegations against him. As police explained in a press release, detectives began investigating Brand after allegations were made public by U.K. media outlets Channel 4 and The...

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