Russell Brand appears in UK court charged with further sexual offences

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Emine SinmazJanuary 20, 2026 at 04:53 PM

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Russell Brand has appeared in a UK court via video link from Florida, charged with two further sexual offences, including rape. The 50-year-old comedian faces one count of rape and one count of sexual assault in relation to alleged offences that took place in 2009. This is the latest development in an ongoing investigation by Channel 4 and The Sunday Times, which received allegations against Brand from several women. Brand had previously denied two counts of rape and other charges related to alleged offences between 1999 and 2005. He was granted bail to appear at Southwark crown court on February 17 for a pre-trial preparation hearing. A trial is scheduled to begin later this year in relation to the five original charges against him.

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