US EditionRussell Brand appears in a London court on rape and sexual assault charges
- Russell Brand, a 50-year-old British comedian and actor, is set to appear in a London court on May 2, 2025, facing rape and sexual assault charges involving four women.
- The charges relate to alleged offenses that occurred from 1999 to 2005 in the Bournemouth and Westminster areas, following a Metropolitan Police investigation initiated after allegations reemerged in September 2023.
- Brand faces two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault, and additional sexual assault allegations including oral rape and dragging a woman towards a male toilet in 2001.
- Brand denied the allegations of non-consensual behavior in a video message, asking viewers to judge his sincerity by his expression, and expressed appreciation for the chance to respond to the charges in court.
- The case is expected to be sent to a crown court due to its seriousness, while police encourage anyone affected to come forward and legal officials stress the importance of an unbiased trial.
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Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson took to X on Friday to defend actor Russell Brand who was arrested on rape and assault charges in London. Brand was granted "conditional bail," The Associated Press reported Friday. Last month, Brand was charged with two counts each of rape and sexual assault, as ...
Russell Brand granted bail after court appearance for sex offences charges
Russell Brand has appeared in court to face charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault, relating to four women. The actor and comedian was granted bail until the end of the month. He has previously denied any wrongdoing.
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Tucker Carlson said Friday that the Trump administration should come to Russell Brand's "rescue," suggesting that the actor and populist commentator slapped with sexual assault charges last month "has no shot at a fair trial because Britain is no longer a free country." The Metropolitan Police of London announced on April 4 that Britain's Crown Prosecution Service authorized them to charge Brand, 49, with one count of rape, one count of ind…
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