Russell Brand Charged with Rape and Sexual Assault

Comedian Russell Brand Faces Serious Charges

​British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been formally charged with multiple sexual offenses, including rape, oral rape, two counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault. These charges arise from allegations by four women, with the alleged incidents occurring between 1999 and 2005 in locations such as Bournemouth and central London.

The charges follow an 18-month investigation initiated by the Metropolitan Police after a 2023 joint report by The Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches detailed accusations against Brand. The alleged victims, who have chosen to remain anonymous, accuse Brand of various forms of sexual misconduct, including assault and emotional abuse.

Brand, now residing in the U.S., has consistently denied all allegations, asserting that all his sexual encounters were consensual. He described his past behavior as foolish but maintains that he has never engaged in non-consensual activity.

He is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on May 2, 2025. Authorities continue to encourage any individuals with relevant information to come forward as the investigation remains ongoing.