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UK police say comedian Russell Brand charged with two more sex offences

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Posted on December 23, 2025

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LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - British police said on Tuesday that comedian Russell Brand had been charged with a new count of rape and another of sexual assault. The new charges related to two women and

UK Police Charge Russell Brand with Additional Offences

LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - British police said on Tuesday that comedian Russell Brand had been charged with a new count of rape and another of sexual assault.

The new charges related to two women and followed five charges made in April involving four other women: two counts of rape, one of indecent assault and two of sexual assault.

Brand, 50, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on January 20 in relation to the new charges. A trial on the earlier charges is scheduled to begin at Southwark Crown Court on June 16.

(Reporting by Sam TabahritiEditing by William Schomberg)

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Russell Brand faces new charges of rape and sexual assault.
The charges involve two women and follow previous allegations.
Brand will appear in court in January for the new charges.
A trial for earlier charges is set for June.
The case is being closely followed in the UK.

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