Russell Brand Faces Two Additional Rape and Assault Charges
The comedian and actor now confronts expanded criminal allegations as police investigation continues, with multiple court dates set for 2026 and ongoing appeals for witnesses to come forward.
Comedian and actor Russell Brand is now facing two additional criminal charges of rape and sexual assault, according to London's Metropolitan Police announcement on December 23rd. These new allegations involve two more women, expanding the case beyond the original four women whose accusations led to charges filed in April.
The entertainer was initially charged with one count of indecent assault, two counts of sexual assault, and two counts of rape. Brand has consistently denied all accusations and entered not guilty pleas to the earlier charges.
Details of New Allegations
The first new charge involves rape allegations from one woman, with the incident allegedly occurring between February 7th and March 1st, 2009. The second charge concerns sexual assault allegations from a different woman, supposedly taking place between August 31st and December 1st of that same year.
Brand is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on January 20th, 2026, where he will enter pleas regarding these two fresh charges. He's already set to stand trial at Southwark Crown Court starting June 16th, 2026, for the five previous charges.
Police Investigation Continues
Metropolitan Police lead investigator Tariq Farooqi issued a new witness appeal following the announcement of additional charges. "The women who have made reports, including those connected to the two new charges, continue to receive support from specially trained officers," Farooqi stated.
He emphasized that the investigation remains active, urging anyone affected by the case or possessing relevant information to contact police. "Support is also available through the independent charity Rape Crisis by contacting the 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line," he added.
Timeline of Allegations
The original allegations against Brand surfaced in August 2023 following investigative reporting by The Times, The Sunday Times, and Channel 4's Dispatches program. This reporting prompted police to launch their formal investigation.
Since the allegations first became public, Brand has repeatedly denied all accusations. He has not yet issued any statement regarding these latest charges.