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Russell Brand Faces New Rape and Sexual Assault Charges in the UK

Originally Published 19 days ago — by Los Angeles Times

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Russell Brand faces two additional sex crime charges in the UK, stemming from allegations by two more women, adding to previous charges from 1999-2005. He has pleaded not guilty to the initial charges and is scheduled for court appearances in January and June. Brand has publicly addressed the allegations, describing a period of personal reflection amid ongoing legal proceedings.

Russell Brand Faces New Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

Originally Published 19 days ago — by NBC News

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British comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault following allegations from six women dating back to 1999-2005, with new charges added after two additional women came forward. He has pleaded not guilty, and the investigation is ongoing, with a court appearance scheduled for January.

Russell Brand Faces New Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

Originally Published 19 days ago — by CBC

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British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with additional sex offences, including rape and sexual assault, related to two women, following five initial charges involving four women from over two decades ago. He is scheduled to appear in court in January 2026, with a trial for the earlier charges set for June 2026. Brand has denied non-consensual activity and has been under investigation since September 2023.

Russell Brand Faces New Rape and Sexual Assault Charges in the UK

Originally Published 19 days ago — by The Hollywood Reporter

Russell Brand has been charged with additional sexual assault and rape crimes involving six women, stemming from incidents between 1999 and 2005. He is scheduled to appear in court in January, with a trial set for June, after allegations surfaced following investigations and media reports. Brand denies the allegations.

Russell Brand Faces Additional Rape and Sexual Assault Charges in the UK

Originally Published 19 days ago — by The Guardian

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Russell Brand has been charged with additional sexual offences, including rape, involving six women, on top of previous charges. He is scheduled to appear in court in January and faces a trial in June. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Russell Brand Faces Additional Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

Originally Published 19 days ago — by Variety

Russell Brand has been charged with additional counts of rape and sexual assault related to two more women, on top of previous charges. He is scheduled to appear in court on January 20, and the investigation, which was prompted by a 2023 exposé, is ongoing. Brand has pleaded not guilty to earlier charges and remains on bail.

Russell Brand Faces Additional Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

Originally Published 19 days ago — by BBC

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Russell Brand has been charged with two additional offences, including one count of rape and one of sexual assault, relating to two women, with a court appearance scheduled for January 2026. The charges follow investigations prompted by media reports, and a trial for previous charges is set for June 2026.

Gerard Depardieu to face trial over sexual assault allegations

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety

Gerard Depardieu is set to stand trial on charges of rape and sexual assault filed by actress Charlotte Arnould, stemming from incidents in 2018. Despite previous attempts to dismiss the charges and a recent conviction for sexual assault involving other women, Depardieu faces serious legal proceedings related to these allegations, which have significantly impacted his acting career.

Son of Norway's Crown Princess Faces Multiple Rape Charges

Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC

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Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's crown princess, has been charged with 32 offenses including rape, abuse, and violations of restraining orders, with some charges related to incidents between 2018 and 2024. He denies the most serious accusations and plans to plead guilty to lesser charges, facing potential imprisonment if convicted. The trial is expected to occur in January and last about six weeks.

Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Faces Rape Charges

Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian

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Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway’s crown princess, has been charged with multiple serious offenses including four counts of rape, domestic abuse, illegal filming, and harassment, with a trial expected early next year. Despite his royal family background, he faces potential prison time up to 10 years if convicted, and the case underscores that legal treatment will be impartial regardless of his status.

Nicholas Rossi Faces Rape Trial in Utah After Faking Death and Fleeing to UK

Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS News

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A man known as Nicholas Rossi, accused of faking his death to evade rape charges in Utah, faced an alleged victim in court as his trial began. Rossi, who was recognized in Scotland where he was receiving COVID-19 treatment, is accused of sexually assaulting two women in Utah in 2008. He has pleaded not guilty, and the case involves complex issues including multiple aliases and a history of evading law enforcement. The trial is part of ongoing efforts to seek justice for the alleged victims.

Thomas Partey granted bail amid rape charges

Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC

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Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey was granted conditional bail after being charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault related to incidents between 2021 and 2022. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and is scheduled for a hearing at the Old Bailey on September 2. Partey denies the charges and is preparing to join Villarreal in Spain.

BBC’s ‘Repair Shop’ Host Jay Blades Faces Rape Charges

Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter

British TV presenter Jay Blades, known for hosting 'The Repair Shop,' has been charged with two counts of rape and is scheduled to appear in court. The show, which has won awards including a BAFTA, is no longer associated with him. The charges add to recent controversies involving BBC personalities.

BBC’s ‘The Repair Shop’ Host Jay Blades Faces Rape Charges

Originally Published 5 months ago — by Deadline

Jay Blades, host of BBC's 'The Repair Shop,' has been charged with two counts of rape and is scheduled to appear in court on August 13, 2025. He is also awaiting trial on separate allegations of controlling and coercive behavior. The charges come amid increased scrutiny of male TV presenters' conduct in the UK.