Russell Brand denies charges of rape and sexual assault in the UK

Russell Brand appeared in a London court pleading not guilty to five counts of rape and sexual assault, with his trial scheduled for June 2026. He denies all allegations, which date back over 25 years, and has recently converted to Christianity. The case involves four women accusing him of various assaults, which he refutes, claiming he is a 'sex addict' and criticizing the law as a weapon against critics.