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Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Sexual Assault Charges

Russell Brand, 49, pleads not guilty to five charges of sexual assault and rape involving four women from incidents between 1999 and 2005.

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Russell Brand, 49, pleaded not guilty to five charges of rape and sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court, involving four women from incidents between 1999 and 2005. The charges include two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault. The alleged offenses occurred in Bournemouth and London. Brand, who turns 50 next week, denied all charges, asserting his innocence. His trial is set for June 3, 2026, and is expected to last four to five weeks. He remains on conditional bail following an investigation by Channel 4 and the Sunday Times.

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  • The articles present a negative tone regarding Russell Brand's legal troubles and serious allegations of sexual assault.
  • They highlight the gravity of the charges and the implications of his past behavior.
  • There is a growing concern about accountability and the public's diminishing trust in Brand.

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"…Long a controversial figure, Brand has fallen out of public grace amid reports of alleged rape and assaults."

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"…Actor and comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty in a London court Friday to rape and sexual assault charges involving four women dating back more than 25 years."

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"…Brand, who turns 50 next week, denied two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault."

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"…Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault at a court hearing in London."

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"…Brand, who stood up as the charges were read out to him, pleaded 'not guilty' on all five counts."

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Russell Brand is charged with two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault, related to alleged incidents involving four women between 1999 and 2005.

The charges were filed following an investigation by London's Metropolitan Police, which was preceded by a joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times, and Channel 4's Dispatches in 2023.

Russell Brand has denied all allegations, stating he is grateful for the opportunity to defend himself in court.

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