11 h. ago Russell Brand to make surprising public appearance after rape and sexual assault charges

Comedian and actor Russell Brand is due to talk about free speech and cultural power at a college in Florida, days after he was charged with rape and sexual assault

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24 h. ago Russell Brand set to make first public appearance after being charged with rape and sexual assault

The comedian is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court next month accused of the allegations, dating back 26 years. They include one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault

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31 h. ago Serving Met Police officer, 32, is charged with four counts of rape and sexual assaults

Pc Dion Arnold, 32, was charged with four counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault on March 31, the force said.

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32 h. ago Serving Met Police officer is charged with four counts of rape and sexual assaults

Pc Dion Arnold was charged with four counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault on March 31, the force said.

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52 h. ago Russell Brand fears US prosecution over sexual assault claims

Comedian’s legal team attempting to delay a civil case filed in New York

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57 h. ago Russell Brand dropped from charity role after sex abuse charges

Actor and comic Russell Brand has been suspended as vice-president at a world leading animal hospital after being charged with rape and sexual assault

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65 h. ago Katy Perry dazzles at first public appearance since ex Russell Brand charged with rape

Katy Perry has made her first public appearance at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony since her ex-husband, Russell Brand, was charged with rape and sexual assault

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2 d. ago James Corden makes risky sexual joke about Dame Judi Dench, 90, which stuns audiences at the Breakthrough Prize ceremony in LA

He stirred much controversy and was forced to apologise after making a poorly timed joke about Harvey Weinstein in the wake of the sexual assault allegations against him in 2017.

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3 d. ago Member of Parliament 'under investigation' after allegation of sexual assault at Soho's Groucho Club

The male politician was interviewed under caution over the alleged attack at the private members’ club in August 2023

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3 d. ago ‘Deception, fraud and coercion’: the Miami property magnate brothers accused of rape

Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander used their money and influence to build a sex-trafficking network, prosecutors sayThe Alexanders are the ultimate Miami crime story: three brothers from one of Florida’s wealthiest families, opulent real estate, luxury yachts and fast cars; there are drugs, fashion models and A-list celebrities. And, ultimately, a trio who flew too close to the sun, only to crash back down to Earth.The downfall of the Alexander twins Alon and Oren, and their elder sibling Tal, is reflected in their current residence, a federal jail in New York ahead of their trial next year. They face charges including rape, sexual assault and the sexual trafficking of dozens of victims. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Russell Brand seen in public just hours after being charged with rape

Russell Brand was charged by The Metropolitan Police with rape and sexual assault.

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4 d. ago An audience with Russell Brand — how live shows became the comedian’s breeding ground

The gigs often became a way of sleeping with women — and, in some cases, demeaning them

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4 d. ago Russell Brand breaks cover hours after being charged with rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand has been seen in public after the former comedian and actor was charged by The Metropolitan Police following allegations of rape and sexual assault

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4 d. ago Russell Brand says he WILL return to the UK to contest rape and sex assault charges and is 'incredibly grateful' for the opportunity

Taking to social media on Friday, Brand denied all the charges against him and said he was looking forward to clearing his name, adding the law was being used as a 'weapon' against him.

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4 d. ago Russell Brand grins as he is seen in public in the US for the first time after being charged with rape and sexual assault in Britain

Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been spotted in public for the first time since facing rape and sexual assault charges against four women in the UK.

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4 d. ago Russell Brand charged: What we know from exact wording to how he found out

Russell Brand was delivered the news that he had been charged with rape and sexual assault via the post due to living in Florida but he will return to the UK to face the claims

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5 d. ago Elon Musk defended Russell Brand over 'witch hunt' before rape charge

Elon Musk defended Russell Brand over a media "witch hunt" back in 2023 after allegations were made against the Get Him To The Greek actor

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5 d. ago As Russell Brand is summoned to court next month over rape charges, will his new MAGA allies in America stand by him?

Since moving to America, the Russell Brand has built a new life, embracing Christianity and becoming ingratiated into Trump's circle of wealthy, famous friends.

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5 d. ago Russell Brand statement in full following rape and sexual assault charges

Russell Brand has issued a video statement to fans in which he denied committing rape - commenting after the Metropolitan Police announced he had been charged with rape and sexual assault

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5 d. ago Russell Brand claims 'dark intelligence is at work' hours before rape charge

Comedian and actor Russell Brand, who has been charged with rape, indecent assault and sexual assault, has claimed culture is being used to "spell bind" and "distract" people

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