Russell Brand Faces New Sexual Assault Charges

In London, the comedian and YouTuber Russell Brand stood in court to deny two fresh accusations of sexual assault, one of which is rape. The 50‑year‑old has already been on trial for five earlier charges that included another rape claim. The latest allegations, announced in December, point to incidents from 2009 involving anal and other non‑consensual acts. Brand entered the courthouse in a bold leopard‑print shirt, listened to the judge read the charges, and said “not guilty” for each. He will also appear again in June to confront the original five charges, with both new and old cases scheduled for separate hearings.British law keeps accusers anonymous unless they choose otherwise, so the details remain protected until the trial. Brand’s past fame as a stand‑up comic and TV host gave way to roles in films like “Forgetting Sarah Marshall. ” Today he is a controversial online commentator with millions of followers. The court’s decision to postpone adding the new charges to the existing trial reflects procedural caution, ensuring a fair process for all parties.