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UK comedian Russell Brand trial on rape, sex assault charges delayed

The trial consolidates seven charges across multiple alleged victims and is delayed due to fresh charges and juror availability, expected to last around two months.

  • British actor and comedian Russell Brand's trial on charges of seven counts of rape and sexual assault relating to six women has been delayed until October 2026.
  • The 50-year-old Brand, known for his flamboyant style and radio/TV work in the 2000s, has pleaded not guilty to all charges allegedly committed between 1999 and 2009.
  • Brand's trial, initially scheduled for June on five charges before two additional offenses were added in December, is now expected to last around eight weeks.
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The British comedian faces a total of seven charges including three of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

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The process in which the actor and the radio and television presenter Russell Brand is accused of rape and sexual aggression has been doubled for October 2026.

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The trial of comedian and actor Russell Brand on rape and sexual assault charges was adjourned until 12 October, following a hearing this Monday at the Crown Court of Southwark in London. Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one more charge of indecent assault, in a case involving six women who report events between 1999 and 2009, allegations that he has repeatedly denied. According to The Mirror, the judicial pro…

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arcamax.com broke the news in on Monday, March 30, 2026.
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