Russell Brand: From Hollywood Star to Rape Accusations?

2025-04-05 12:00:36.258

British police charged comedian Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault following an 18-month investigation. Four women accused Brand of assault, leading to charges of one count of rape, one of indecent assault, one of oral rape, and two of sexual assault. The alleged offenses span from 1999 to 2005, with one incident in Bournemouth and three in Westminster. Brand denies the allegations, stating he has never engaged in non-consensual activity. He will appear in a London court on May 2. The Crown Prosecution Service reviewed evidence from a police investigation launched after Channel 4 and The Sunday Times published the women's accounts in September 2023. The BBC also apologized to staff who felt unable to report Brand's past conduct due to his celebrity status. Brand, known for his controversial stand-up and online presence, has largely distanced himself from mainstream media in recent years.