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Russell Brand arrives at a London court for his trial on rape and sexual assault charges
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Comedian Russell Brand appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London for the start of his trial on multiple charges of rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault involving six women, with alleged incidents dating from 1999 to 2009.
- Brand, 51, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault, and is currently out on bail as the trial is expected to last 10 to 12 weeks.
- Prosecutors allege Brand committed offenses including rape at a Labour Party conference hotel, sexual assault on a TV worker, and inappropriate conduct toward a radio station worker.
- Known for his provocative comedy and past struggles with addiction, Brand was a prominent media figure in the early 2000s before retreating from mainstream media and relocating to Florida, where he has cultivated an online following focused on wellness, conspiracy theories, and spirituality.
