Met Police Confirm Two New 2009 Allegations Against Russell Brand, Bringing Total to Seven Charges

Overview

• Police said the new complaints involve an alleged rape between early February and March 2009 and an alleged sexual assault between late August and December 2009.
• With these additions, Brand now faces seven charges brought by six women.
• He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 20 January 2026 in relation to the new allegations.
• A trial on the original five charges is scheduled for 16 June 2026 at Southwark Crown Court.
• Brand has previously pleaded not guilty to the earlier counts and has publicly denied being a rapist.