Russell Brand49, has been formally accused of sexual violation and aggression by four women in the United Kingdom. The actor and ex -husband of singer Katy Perry It has been on probation Until his next judicial event, which will take place on May 30 at the Criminal Court of Old Bailey, in London. This has been determined by a British court after a preliminary hearing held this Friday.
During the hearing, held at the Westminster Magistrates, Russell Brand confirmed his identity, his date of birth and his home in Hambleden.
In the course of the session, the magistrate read the positions that weigh on him and a series of conditions imposed on him to continue. Among them, the obligation to deliver their current directions in both in the United Kingdom and the United States, where it lies part of the year.
Russell Brand, accused of five sexual crimes
Russell Brand and Katy Perry.
The Prosecutor’s Office has accused the actor for Five crimes committed allegedly between 1999 and 2005: violation, oral violation, indecent aggression and two sexual aggressions. The events would have occurred in different locations in the country, such as Bournemouth and Westminster, and They affect four different women. The oldest complaint dates back to 1999 and the most recent, to 2005.
The accusations against Brand came to light in September 2023following a joint investigation between the program ‘Dispatches’ by Channel 4 and the newspaper ‘The Sunday Times’. Following these revelations, the London Metropolitan Police began an investigation that culminated on April 4 With the actor’s formal imputation, after receiving authorization from the Prosecutor’s Office.
Russell Brand denies the facts and denounces media persecution
Russell Brand.
Despite the seriousness of the charges, Russell Brand has denied the accusations at all times And ensures that all their sexual relations have been “absolutely consented“. In his first statements after making the case public, the actor denounced a campaign of” media corruption and censorship “against him. However, British justice has decided to move forward with the judicial process.
The judge has warned that Russell Brand must go to the next hearing or, otherwise, he would be committing A crime that could lead to prison.
A process that could mark your future
Russell Brand and Katy Perry.
While justice advances in your investigation, Russell Brand’s professional future is questioned. The next appearance before the court will be key to knowing the evolution of the case. Until then, the actor will remain in Freedom guardedwith clear restrictions and under the scrutiny of public opinion.
