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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Russell Brand arrives at court accused of raping woman after Labour conference & dragging another into toilet at party
RUSSELL Brand has arrived at court accused of raping a woman at a Labour conference and dragging another into a toilet at a party. The TV comic is accused of two counts of rape between 1999 and 2005 in Bournemouth and London. Advertisement 7 Russell Brand has arrived at court Credit: PA 7 The comedian is accused of a string of offences Credit: PA Brand, 49, is also charged with two charges of sexual assault, and a count of indecent assault during the same dates. He has arrived at Southwark Crown Court for a hearing after previously flying into the UK from the States. Brand is accused of raping one woman in a Bournemouth hotel in 1999 after meeting her at a Labour Party conference. The court previously heard he grabbed another woman's breasts at a party in Soho before pulling her into a toilet and orally raping her in 2004. Advertisement Brand is also accused of grabbing a radio worker by the face and kissing her "sloppily and aggressively" against a wall before grabbing her breasts and buttocks. The Met Police launched a probe into the TV presenter in September 2023 after The Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches published an investigation into allegations over his treatment of women. Following the charge, Brand told his 11.3million X followers that he was "never a rapist". He added: "I've always told you guys that when I was young and single, before I had a wife and family… I was a fool, man. Advertisement 'I was a fool before I lived in the light of the Lord… I have never engaged in non consensual activity, I pray you can see that by looking in my eyes.' At the height of his fame, Brand starred in a number of Hollywood films, including Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him to the Greek. He was also an in-demand stand-up comic and presented on Big Brother spin-off shows Big Brother's Big Mouth and Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack. Brand presented a BBC Radio 2 show between 2006 and 2008 but was forced to resign after he left a 'lewd' voicemail for Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs about his granddaughter. Advertisement He has in recent years reinvented himself as an anti-woke political podcaster after splitting his time between the US and UK. Brand, who was previously married to pop star Katy Perry, shares three children with his wife, Laura Gallacher, 37. 7 The star has not yet entered a plea Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 He wore shades and an open button shirt as he arrived at court this morning Credit: Getty Advertisement 7 Brand was charged by post while living in the States Credit: Instagram 7 The star pictured at his previous court appearance Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Russell Brand arrives at court accused of raping woman after Labour conference & dragging another into toilet at party
RUSSELL Brand has arrived at court accused of raping a woman at a Labour conference and dragging another into a toilet at a party. The TV comic is accused of two counts of rape between 1999 and 2005 in Bournemouth and London. Advertisement 7 Russell Brand has arrived at court Credit: PA 7 The comedian is accused of a string of offences Credit: PA Brand, 49, is also charged with two charges of sexual assault, and a count of indecent assault during the same dates. He has arrived at Southwark Crown Court for a hearing after previously flying into the UK from the States. Brand is accused of raping one woman in a Bournemouth hotel in 1999 after meeting her at a Labour Party conference. The court previously heard he grabbed another woman's breasts at a party in Soho before pulling her into a toilet and orally raping her in 2004. Advertisement Brand is also accused of grabbing a radio worker by the face and kissing her "sloppily and aggressively" against a wall before grabbing her breasts and buttocks. The Met Police launched a probe into the TV presenter in September 2023 after The Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches published an investigation into allegations over his treatment of women. Following the charge, Brand told his 11.3million X followers that he was "never a rapist". He added: "I've always told you guys that when I was young and single, before I had a wife and family… I was a fool, man. Advertisement Most read in Showbiz 'I was a fool before I lived in the light of the Lord… I have never engaged in non consensual activity, I pray you can see that by looking in my eyes.' At the height of his fame, Brand starred in a number of Hollywood films, including Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him to the Greek. He was also an in-demand stand-up comic and presented on Big Brother spin-off shows Big Brother's Big Mouth and Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack. Brand presented a BBC Radio 2 show between 2006 and 2008 but was forced to resign after he left a 'lewd' voicemail for Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs about his granddaughter. Advertisement He has in recent years reinvented himself as an anti-woke political podcaster after splitting his time between the US and UK. Brand, who was previously married to pop star Katy Perry, shares three children with his wife, Laura Gallacher, 37. 7 The star has not yet entered a plea Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 He wore shades and an open button shirt as he arrived at court this morning Credit: Getty Advertisement 7 Brand was charged by post while living in the States Credit: Instagram 7 The star pictured at his previous court appearance Credit: Alamy 7 At the height of his fame, Brand was one of the most in-demand stand ups Credit: Getty
The Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Russell Brand arrives at court charged with raping two women & ‘trying to drag another into men's toilet'
RUSSELL Brand has arrived at court charged with raping two women and allegedly trying to drag another into the men's toilets. The TV comic is accused of two counts of rape between 1999 and 2005 in Westminster and London. 6 6 6 Brand, 49, is also charged with two charges of sexual assault, and a count of indecent assault during the same dates. He has now arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court for a first appearance. Brand is understood to have been hidden the back seat of a chauffeur-driven car this morning as he made his way to court. He flew in from Florida in the US yesterday after last month being charged by post. Brand allegedly indecently assaulted a woman in 2001 by 'grabbing her arm and dragging her towards a male toilet', according to court documents. He is also alleged to have sexually assaulted another woman in Westminster in 2004 by touching her breasts without her consent. The documents also allege he orally raping the same woman that year. Brand is further accused of raping a woman in 1999 in the Bournemouth area and sexually assaulted another woman between 2004 and 2005 in Westminster. The Met Police launched a probe into the TV presenter in September 2023 after The Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches published an investigation into allegations over his treatment of women. Following the charge, Brand told his 11.3million X followers that he was "never a rapist". He added: "I've always told you guys that when I was young and single, before I had a wife and family… I was a fool, man. 'I was a fool before I lived in the light of the Lord… I have never engaged in non consensual activity, I pray you can see that by looking in my eyes.' At the height of his fame, Brand starred in a number of Hollywood films, including Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him to the Greek. He was also an in-demand stand-up comic and presented on Big Brother spin-off shows Big Brother's Big Mouth and Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack. Brand presented a BBC Radio 2 show between 2006 and 2008 but was forced to resign after he left a 'lewd' voicemail for Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs about his granddaughter. He has in recent years reinvented himself as an anti-woke political podcaster after splitting his time between the US and UK. Brand, who was previously married to pop star Katy Perry, shares three children with his wife, Laura Gallacher, 37. Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, who is leading the investigation, said: 'The women who have made reports continue to receive support from specially trained officers. 'The Met's investigation remains open and detectives ask anyone who has been affected by this case, or anyone who has any information, to come forward and speak with police. 'A dedicated team of investigators is available via email at CIT@ 'Support is also available by contacting the independent charity Rape Crisis.' 6 6 6
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Russell Brand to appear in court charged with rape and sex assault after arriving back in UK
RUSSELL Brand is to appear in court this morning charged with sexual offences, including rape. A limo was seen Advertisement 2 Russell Brand is understood to be hidden in the back seat of a chauffeur driven car leaving his Berkshire home this morning Credit: Ian Whittaker 2 Brand was extradited back to the UK from Florida yesterday Credit: PA The comedian and actor, 49, flew in from Florida in the US yesterday and will appear before Westminster magistrates later today. Brand was spotted being chauffeur driven this morning from his Berkshire home. The star was charged by post last month with one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape, as well as two counts of sexual assault, relating to four separate women. A probe was launched into the 49-year-old after he was accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse by several women in a joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 Dispatches in September 2023. Advertisement In a video posted on X after he was charged, the comedian said: "I am now going to have the opportunity to defend these charges in court and I'm incredibly grateful for that." He was also issued with a court summons. In a video referencing the court case posted on social media on Thursday, Brand - who is understood to be living in the US - said he welcomed the opportunity to prove his innocence and was "going to (his) country right now". Brand is charged with the rape of a woman in 1999 in the Bournemouth area and the oral rape and sexual assault of a woman in 2004 in the Westminster area of London. Advertisement Most read in The Sun The 2004 sexual assault charge alleges the actor touched the woman's breasts without her consent. He is also accused of indecently assaulting a woman in 2001 by "grabbing her arm and dragging her towards a male toilet" and sexually assaulting another woman between 2004 and 2005 - both offences are alleged to have taken place in Westminster, London. Brand, who presented a BBC Radio 2 show between 2006 and 2008, left the role after his on-air prank, now known as Sachsgate, when he left a "lewd" voicemail for Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs about his granddaughter. He also presented on Big Brother spin-off shows Big Brother's Big Mouth and Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack in the noughties. Advertisement The TV and film star was married to US pop singer Katy Perry from 2010 to 2012 but is now married to Laura Gallacher, the sister of presenter Kirsty, and the pair have two children, Mabel and Peggy.
The Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Russell Brand to appear in court charged with rape and sex assault after arriving back in UK
RUSSELL Brand is to appear in court this morning charged with sexual offences, including rape. A limo was seen leaving his Berkshire home - with the star understood to be hidden in the backseat. 2 2 The comedian and actor, 49, flew in from Florida in the US yesterday and will appear before Westminster magistrates later today. Brand was spotted being chauffeur driven this morning from his Berkshire home. The star was charged by post last month with one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape, as well as two counts of sexual assault, relating to four separate women. A probe was launched into the 49-year-old after he was accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse by several women in a joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 Dispatches in September 2023. In a video posted on X after he was charged, the comedian said: "I am now going to have the opportunity to defend these charges in court and I'm incredibly grateful for that." He was also issued with a court summons. In a video referencing the court case posted on social media on Thursday, Brand - who is understood to be living in the US - said he welcomed the opportunity to prove his innocence and was "going to (his) country right now". Brand is charged with the rape of a woman in 1999 in the Bournemouth area and the oral rape and sexual assault of a woman in 2004 in the Westminster area of London. The 2004 sexual assault charge alleges the actor touched the woman's breasts without her consent. He is also accused of indecently assaulting a woman in 2001 by "grabbing her arm and dragging her towards a male toilet" and sexually assaulting another woman between 2004 and 2005 - both offences are alleged to have taken place in Westminster, London. Brand, who presented a BBC Radio 2 show between 2006 and 2008, left the role after his on-air prank, now known as Sachsgate, when he left a "lewd" voicemail for Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs about his granddaughter. He also presented on Big Brother spin-off shows Big Brother's Big Mouth and Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack in the noughties. The TV and film star was married to US pop singer Katy Perry from 2010 to 2012 but is now married to Laura Gallacher, the sister of presenter Kirsty, and the pair have two children, Mabel and Peggy.
