🧨 Russell Brand Charged — Here's What We Know
Russell Brand, the once self-proclaimed lothario of British comedy, is officially facing five criminal charges — including rape and sexual assault — linked to four women. The charges follow months of scrutiny sparked by a Channel 4 “Dispatches” investigation and reporting by The Sunday Times.
📍 The alleged incidents span from 1999 to 2005
📍 Charges include rape, indecent assault, and oral rape
📍 Brand denies all accusations, calling the relationships consensual
📍 He’s due in court May 2 in Westminster
The Met Police are still urging anyone with relevant info to come forward. Brand, who has pivoted to podcasting and wellness content in recent years, has yet to make a new statement since the official charges dropped.
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👀 What Happens Next?
Brand is expected in court May 2. The Met Police are still encouraging others to come forward, suggesting there could be more to this story.
🧠 Fan Memory Lane
Whether you were obsessed with his Forgetting Sarah Marshall era or raised an eyebrow during his YouTube-to-conspiracy-theorist pipeline, Brand’s fall from pop culture grace has been steep — and public.
“Support is also available by contacting the independent charity Rape Crisis at the 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line.”
In a video posted on X, Brand said he has “never engaged in non-consensual activity”.
He said: “I’ve never engaged in non-consensual activity. I pray that you can see that by looking in my eyes.
