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British actor and comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty in a London court to charges of rape and sexual assault relating to four women more than two decades ago.
Brand, once one of Britain’s most high-profile broadcasters and former husband of US pop singer Katy Perry, appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Friday local time and denied all five criminal charges.
The 49-year-old has consistently denied having non-consensual sex since allegations were first aired two years ago.

Brand, who was previously registered with an address in England and also resides in the United States, is scheduled to undergo trial in June 2026.

He spoke only to confirm his name and enter his five not guilty pleas, before leaving the court with his lawyer and some companions.
After the charges were first announced, Brand said in a video posted on social media that in his younger days, before getting married and having children, he had been a fool and a sex addict but “what I never was, was a rapist”.
In the 2000s, Brand was a regular on British screens, known for his flamboyant style and appearance.
He worked for the BBC and starred in a number of films including Get Him to the Greek before marrying Perry in 2010. They divorced 14 months later.
By the early 2020s, he had faded from mainstream culture, appearing primarily on his internet channel where he airs his views on US politics and free speech.
In September 2023, the Sunday Times and Channel 4 TV’s Dispatches show reported allegations of sex offences against him. Police began investigating some weeks later.
Brand, who said in 2024 he had become a Christian, rejected those accusations.
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au.
In an emergency, call 000.

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