The British actor and comedian Russell Brand It appeared this Friday before the court Southwark Crown Court from London, where He declared not guilty of rape and sexual aggressions. The trial is scheduled for the June 3, 2026.
During the audience, which was brief, Brand only spoke to reaffirm his non -guilt. At 49, the British humorist –ex -husband of singer Katy Perry– Face accusations of four women for events that occurred between 1999 and 2005, both in London as in Bournemouthsouth of England.
Accusations detailed for aggression and psychological violence
He Crown Prosecutor’s Office (CPS) He confirmed in April that he authorized the Metropolitan Police to make charges against Brand. These complaints came to light after the publication of a Documentary in Channel 4 and a report of the Sunday Timeswhich revealed testimonies of four women protected by anonymity.
The charges include a violation in 1999 in Bournemouth and three cases of sexual assault that occurred between 2001 and 2005 in Westminsterin the center of London. Episodes of Psychological violence During that period.
Russell Brand maintains his innocence and criticizes the process
After the accusations were made public in April, Russell Brand denied the charges in a video broadcast on its X account (formerly Twitter).
“I was a fool, a drug addict, a sex addict and a moron, but never a rapist. I never had unseeled sexual activities”said the actor.
Although He was questioned by the police in November 2023Brand had not been formally accused until this year. From the May 2is in Freedom on bailwith certain restrictions imposed by the court.
Of media celebrity to controversy
Russell Brand, known for presenting a program derived from the reality show “Big Brother”reached fame in the United Kingdom in the early 2000s. Then it became a figure controversial and criticism of the systemgaining influence as a digital content creator.
After his failed marriage of 14 months with Katy Perrythe actor married the author and illustrator Laura Gallacherwith whom he has three children.
Information: AFP
