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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 serious tone regarding Russell Brand's legal troubles, emphasizing the gravity of the allegations against him.

They highlight the negative implications of the charges on Brand's career and public perception, reflecting widespread concern.

The overall sentiment is one of skepticism and disapproval, with a focus on the legal proceedings and their seriousness.

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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault
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"…Brand is accused of raping a woman at a hotel room in Bournemouth when she attended a 1999 Labour Party conference and met him at an event where he was performing."

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges
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"…Brand, of Hambleden, Buckinghamshire, who faces one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape, as well as two counts of sexual assault, is due to stand trial on 3 June next year at the same court."

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"…Brand has appeared in numerous Hollywood films and hosted radio and TV shows in the United Kingdom."

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

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault in UK court
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"…Long a controversial figure, Brand has fallen out of public grace amid reports of alleged rape and assaults."

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in London court
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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."

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges
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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."

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and 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."

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in London court
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"…Brand is accused of raping a woman at a hotel room in Bournemouth when she attended a 1999 Labour Party conference and met him at an event where he was performing."

Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty To Rape, Sexual Assault Charges
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"…Brand pleaded not guilty to the five charges filed against him."

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