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UK comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to further rape, sex assault charges
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 24, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 24, 2026
Quick Summary
On Feb 24 in London, Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to two additional charges of rape and sexual assault from 2009 at Southwark Crown Court. He denies all allegations.
Russell Brand Denies New Rape and Sexual Assault Counts in London
Plea Entered in London
Court Appearance and Charges
LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - British actor and comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty in a London court on Tuesday to two additional charges of rape and sexual assault allegedly committed against two women nearly two decades ago.
Background and Public Profile
Brand, once one of Britain's most high-profile broadcasters and former husband of U.S. pop singer Katy Perry, appeared at Southwark Crown Court where he denied raping one woman and sexually assaulting a second woman in 2009.
Reporting and Editing Credits
(Reporting by Michael Holden; editing by William James)
Key Takeaways
- •Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to two additional charges in London.
- •The allegations involve separate incidents from 2009.
- •He appeared at Southwark Crown Court for the plea hearing.
- •The counts include rape and sexual assault against two women.
- •Brand maintains his denial of all allegations.
Frequently Asked Questions about UK comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to further rape, sex assault charges
1What is the main topic?
British comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to two additional charges of rape and sexual assault. The plea was entered in a London court regarding alleged 2009 incidents.
2Where did the hearing take place?
At Southwark Crown Court in London on Feb 24.
3Who reported this story?
Reuters journalist Michael Holden reported the case, with editing by William James.
