British comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges in a London court.
Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court, in London, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Russell Brand leaves Southwark Crown Court, in London, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Russell Brand leaves Southwark Crown Court, in London, Tuesday, Feb.
24, 2026. Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court, in London, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. – British comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to new counts of rape and sexual assault.involving four women, denied the new charges in Southwark Crown Court. The alleged offenses took place in 2009, the Crown Prosecution Service said.Brand, 50, was charged in April with two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. Prosecutors said those offenses involving four women took place between 1999 and 2005 — one in the English seaside town of Bournemouth and three in London.A trial scheduled for June is expected to last four to five weeks. The “Get Him To The Greek” actor, known for risqué stand-up routines, battles with drugs and alcohol, has dropped out of mainstream media in recent years. He built a large following online with videos mixing wellness and conspiracy theories, as well as discussing his religious devotion. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.The Lady Crusaders Have Championship Standards 🏆🏆▶Police now say 5 teens hit by gunfire during ‘takeover’ event in Jacksonville BeachNeighborhood party honoring life of rapper Lil Poppa ends in gunfire, frenzied escapesHistoric Greenleaf building to reopen with dining, fitness and speakeasy in the heart of downtownCaught on Camera: 3 adults, 1 juvenile injured by gunfire during ‘takeover’ in Jacksonville BeachJSO investigating deadly shooting in Northwest Jacksonville5 Simple Upgrades That Instantly Transform Your KitchenCharlton County farmer videos massive blaze impacting farmLarge plume of smoke rises from uncontained Charlton County widlfireFinding furever homes for dogs at Dogtopia Jax Beach BlvdTimeline: How ‘big favor’ texts sparked a JEA board shakeup and allegations about utility leadershipTimeline: How ‘big favor’ texts sparked a JEA board shakeup and allegations about utility leadershipCold cases of 2 Jacksonville men highlighted for Missing Adults Day at city hallSheriff says woman who held boys at gunpoint should have handled trespassing differentlyJSO launches new investigation on TikTok account posting women, children without consent▶Mayor Deegan calls councilman's claims of 'toxic' culture at JEA a 'vile smear campaign' against CEOHow a Clay County woman gained over half a million followers on TikTok by keeping it realSt. Johns Technical High to merge with St. Augustine High next academic school yearFrom coffee-table classics to ‘Bold’: New Jacksonville magazine honors Black legacy mediaJacksonville family sleeping in truck seeks help after house fire destroyed everything19-year-old charged in Magnolia Gardens shooting that injured 4, including Raines High studentDoes Jacksonville have the potential to be a little Hollywood?Voices of the 904: Live from LaVilla edition - A conversation on Black history and cultureJEA board nominee withdraws amid criticism over councilman’s text messages citing ‘big favor’Previous photo
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