[arista]

Police have charged him.


One from the past


[Russell Brand charged with new rape
and sexual assault offences]

[Russell Brand has been charged with two further
offences including one count of rape,
the Metropolitan Police has said.
In a new statement, the police force said
the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
has authorised an additional charge of rape
and a charge of sexual assault relating
to two further women.

The broadcaster, comedian and actor
previously pleaded not guilty to five charges
including two counts of rape, two counts
of sexual assault and one count of
indecent assault in relation to four women.

Mr Brand, 50, is due to appear at
Westminster Magistrates' Court on 20 January 2026
in relation to the two new charges.

Detectives began investigating allegations
into Mr Brand which came to light following
reporting from the Sunday Times,
the Times and
Channel 4's Dispatches
in September 2023.]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyd5ynxvqxo