Comedian Russell Brand faces new allegations of rape and sexual assault
Following an ongoing investigation by the Metropolitan Police, Russell Brand has been charged with two further sexual offences, including rape. The entertainer will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in January 2026.
According to the Metropolitan Police, Russell Brand has been charged with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault involving two additional alleged victims. The Crown Prosecution Service authorized new charges, which relate to incidents allegedly occurring in 2009. Brand, 50, is expected to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on January 20, 2026, to answer to the charges.
The new charges are in addition to five previous counts to which he pleaded not guilty earlier this year, including two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. The original alleged offenses date from 1999 to 2005 and involve four women, with the hearing scheduled to take place at Southwark Crown Court in June 2026. The cases are said to have occurred in central London and Bournemouth.
according to BBCDetective Chief Inspector Tariq Farooqui said: “Women who have made reports, including those facing two new allegations, continue to receive support from specially trained officers.”
The brand has consistently denied all allegations. Speaking after the earlier allegations in April, he said: “What I never was was a rapist. I never engaged in non-consensual activity.” He added, “I will now have the opportunity to defend these charges in court and I am incredibly grateful for that.”
The investigation into the brand’s behavior was prompted by the report. Channel 4′s dispatch and sunday times In September 2023. Allegations investigated included claims that Brand “urinating into cups or bottles while in the studio, throwing objects, allegations of sex on the premises, including among contest winners, and performing in front of staff and guests in the studio.”
A separate internal review was also conducted. Production company Banijay found that concerns about the brand’s behavior were “not escalated appropriately or adequately addressed”. channel 4 Concluded that there was “no evidence” that staff were aware of any allegations.
BBCBrand, who employed Brand at Radio 2 and 6 Music between 2006 and 2008, apologized to staff after concerns were found, but some individuals felt Brand would “always get his way” and failed to raise the issues. The broadcaster has offered further support to staff affected by the revelations.
The Metropolitan Police have encouraged anyone affected by or with information about the case to come forward, saying: “The Met’s investigation is ongoing, and detectives urge anyone affected by this case or anyone with information to come forward and speak to police. A dedicated team of investigators can be contacted via email at CIT@met.police.uk.” Help is also available through the independent charity Rape Crisis by contacting the 24/7 rape and sexual abuse helpline.