British comedian Russell Brand has entered a plea of not guilty to new counts of rape and sexual assault in a London courtroom. The entertainer, who is already facing similar allegations from four women, denied the fresh charges at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday 24 February 2026.
Details of the New Allegations
According to the Crown Prosecution Service, the newly alleged offenses occurred in 2009. This development adds to the legal challenges confronting the 50-year-old performer, who was charged in April with two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault.
Background of Previous Charges
The earlier charges involve four women and are said to have taken place between 1999 and 2005. Prosecutors detailed that one incident allegedly occurred in the English seaside town of Bournemouth, while three others are reported to have happened in London. Brand previously pleaded not guilty to those charges in a London court earlier this year.
A trial scheduled for June is anticipated to last between four and five weeks. The legal proceedings come as Brand, known for his risqué stand-up routines and public struggles with drugs and alcohol, has largely retreated from mainstream media in recent years.
Brand's Current Public Profile
Instead, he has cultivated a substantial online following through videos that blend wellness advice with conspiracy theories, alongside discussions of his religious devotion. The "Get Him To The Greek" actor's shift to digital platforms has occurred alongside these mounting legal battles, which now span multiple alleged incidents across different time periods.
The court will continue to process these serious allegations as both the prosecution and defense prepare for the upcoming trial. The not guilty pleas maintain Brand's position of denying all charges against him as the legal process moves forward.
