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

The comedian faces five charges tied to alleged offences involving four women from 1999 to 2005, with his next hearing set for May 30 at the Old Bailey.

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Russell Brand arriving at Westminster Magistrates' Court, London, where he is charged with with one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape, as well as two counts of sexual assault, relating to four separate women. The alleged incidents took place between 1999 and 2005. Picture date: Friday May 2, 2025. 79946054 (Press Association via AP Images)

Overview

  • Russell Brand appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to face charges of rape, oral rape, indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault.
  • The charges stem from allegations by four women relating to incidents in Bournemouth and London between 1999 and 2005.
  • During the brief hearing, Brand confirmed his name, address, and understanding of bail conditions but did not enter a plea, as is customary at this stage in UK courts.
  • The case has been referred to the Old Bailey, with the next hearing scheduled for May 30, 2025.
  • Brand continues to deny all allegations, asserting that his past relationships were consensual, and previously described the charges as part of a media-driven attack.