Overview
- Brand appeared by video link from the United States, confirming only his name and date of birth during the Westminster Magistrates’ Court hearing.
- Prosecutors outlined two further allegations—one of rape and one of sexual coercion—said to have occurred in 2009.
- He was released on bail and is due to appear at Southwark Crown Court on 17 February.
- The proceedings now involve six counts spanning alleged incidents from 1999 to 2005 and 2009, with Brand having pleaded not guilty to the earlier charges.
- The Metropolitan Police say investigations continue and that complainants are receiving specialist support, with appeals for anyone with information to come forward.