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  • I’ve never engaged in non-consensual activity, Russell Brand denies allegation

    I’ve never engaged in non-consensual activity, Russell Brand denies allegation

    British actor and comedian Russell Brand has denied allegations of rape, indecent assault and s3xual assault, maintaining his innocence in a video statement. 

    Brand faces charges related to allegations made by four women, with incidents said to have occurred between 1999 and 2005.

    Charges and court appearance on one count each of rape, indecent assault, and oral rape; two counts of sexual assault, scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on May 2.

    In his video statement on X, Brand thanked supporters and stated his intention to contest the allegations in court. 

    He acknowledged past mistakes, including struggles with addiction but denied ever engaging in non-consensual activity.

    “I was a fool before I lived in the light of the Lord. I was a drug addict, a sex addict and an imbecile.

    “But what I never was, was a rapist. I have never engaged in non-consensual activity. I pray that you can see that by looking in my eyes,” he said.

  • UK police charge Russell Brand with rape, s3xual assault

    UK police charge Russell Brand with rape, s3xual assault

    British actor and comedian, Russell Brand has been charged with rape and multiple counts of assault. 

    The allegations, which involve four separate women, date back to between 1999 and 2005. 

    Brand, who was previously married to US pop singer Katy Perry, has repositioned himself as an internet social commentator in recent years.

    The charges against Brand include one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape, and two counts of sexual assault. 

    The Metropolitan Police’s investigation is ongoing, and detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward.

    “The Met’s investigation remains open and detectives ask anyone who has been affected by this case, or anyone who has any information, to come forward and speak with police,” the statement said.

    This is not the first time Brand has faced allegations of sexual misconduct. In 2023, four women accused him of sexual assaults, including a rape, between 2006 and 2013. 

    Brand has previously denied having non-consensual sex.