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Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault

December 24, 2025

Russell Brand has been charged with additional counts of rape and sexual assault following allegations from two more women, adding to previous charges filed earlier this year. The new charges include one count of rape and one count of sexual assault, with a hearing scheduled for January 20, 2026.

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Russell Brand faces new charges of rape and sexual assault from two additional accusers.
The new charges include one count of rape and one count of sexual assault.
Brand's trial in the U. K. is set for June 2026.
These additional charges come on top of earlier allegations filed in April 2025.
A hearing for the new charges is scheduled for January 20, 2026.

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Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault

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