Russell Brand charged with new rape and sexual assault offences

Russell Brand charged with new rape and sexual assault offences Russell Brand has been charged with two further offences including one count of rape, the Metropolitan Police has said. In a new statement, the police force said the Crown Prosecution Service has authorised an additional charge of rape and a charge of sexual assault relating to two further women. The broadcaster, comedian and actor previously pleaded not guilty to five charges including two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault in relation to four women. Brand, 50, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 20 January 2026 in relation to the two new charges. Detectives began investigating allegations into Brand which came to light following reporting from the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4's Dispatches in September 2023. The new rape charge is alleged to have taken place between 7 Feb 2009 and 1 March 2009 and relates to one woman, while the new count of sexual assault is alleged to have taken place between 31 August 2009 and 1 December 2009 and relates to a separate woman. A trial is set to take place at Southwark Crown Court on 16 June 2026 for the five original charges.

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