Brand Denies Two New Sexual Assault Charges in UK Court
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British comedian and YouTuber Russell Brand appeared at London’s Southwark Crown Court and pleaded not guilty to two new sexual-assault charges, including rape, dating from 2009; this follows his earlier not guilty plea to five other charges. The four-to-five-week trial on the older charges is scheduled to begin June 3, and prosecutors and defense will decide whether the new charges will be added to that proceeding.
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