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Russell Brand Granted Bail After Virtual Court Appearance on Further Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

January 20, 2026

Russell Brand has been granted bail after appearing via videolink from Florida in connection with two new charges of sexual assault and rape. He is scheduled to attend a plea hearing at London's Southwark Crown Court on February 17.

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Russell Brand faces two additional charges of sexual assault and rape.
He appeared in court via videolink from his home in Florida.
Brand has been living in the U. S. but owns a house in Oxfordshire, UK.
He is set for a plea hearing on February 17 at Southwark Crown Court.
There were initial concerns about extradition when he was first charged.

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Russell Brand Granted Bail After Virtual Court Appearance on Further Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

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