London Police charge Russell Brand with additional rape and sexual assault in 2009

British comedian and actor Russell Brand was accused of yet another crime of rape and another of sexual assault. The new charges were authorized by the Ministério Público of the Coroa (CPS) and relate to two different women. The alleged crimes occurred in 2009 and were revealed this Tuesday (23) by Polícia Metropolitana of Londres.

Investigations have continued since September 2023. At the time, reports exposed allegations against the artist. Brand already faces five previous charges, including two rapes, two sexual assaults and one indecent assault. Ele pleaded not guilty to these charges in May 2025.

Russell Brand is 50 years old and resides in Oxfordshire. Ele must appear before Tribunal of Magistrados of Westminster on January 20, 2026 for the new charges. The trial on the five original charges is scheduled to begin on June 16, 2026 at Tribunal of Coroa of Southwark.

Details of the new charges

The additional charges involve a rape between February 7 and March 1, 2009. The sexual assault occurred between August 31 and December 1 of the same year. Cada offense refers to a different woman.

Victims receive support from specially trained officers. The police reinforce that the investigation remains open. Qualquer person with information can contact authorities.

Original accusations and context

The five initial allegations date from 1999 to 2005. Elas involve four women and occurred in areas of Londres and Bournemouth. Brand is accused of raping a woman in Bournemouth in 1999 during an Partido Trabalhista conference.

In 2001, he allegedly committed indecent exposure in Westminster. The other crimes include oral rape and sexual assaults in 2004 and between 2004 and 2005 in the same region. Brand denies all allegations and claims that their relationships have always been consensual.

The case gained attention after journalistic investigations in 2023. Elas gathered statements from several women about alleged abuse during the artist’s career.

Career and trajectory of Russell Brand

Russell Brand gained fame as a stand-up comedian and TV presenter. Ele ran programs such as Big Brother’s Big Mouth and radio programs on BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music. Sua career expanded to Hollywood with roles in films such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him to the Greek.

The artist has also been involved in controversies over the years. Ele left the BBC following an incident known as Sachsgate in 2008.

Support for victims and procedural progress

Polícia Metropolitana highlights the support offered to whistleblowers. Agentes trained personnel accompany victims from the beginning of investigations. Authorities ask that new information be forwarded directly to police.

The judicial process proceeds in separate stages. New charges will initially be dealt with in Westminster. The main trial on the old charges will take place on Southwark from June 2026.

Women who filed complaints receive specialized assistance. CPS evaluated evidence before authorizing the additional charges. The case remains active and everyone involved has the right to a fair trial.

British actor Russell Brand now faces a total of seven charges relating to sexual offences. The investigations cover a broad period of his public life. Authorities continue to collect information relevant to the case.