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Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Russell Brand charged with rape
The comedian Russell Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault and sexual assault by the Metropolitan Police following accusations by four different women. Brand, 50, has been charged with one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape, and two counts of sexual assault. The alleged offences took place over a span of six years. It is alleged that in 1999 a woman was raped in the Bournemouth area, in 2001 a woman was indecently assaulted in the Westminster area of London, in 2004 a woman was orally raped and sexually assaulted in the Westminster area of London, and between 2004 and 2005, a woman was sexually assaulted in the Westminster area of London. Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy from the Metropolitan Police 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 at 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line.'
The Independent
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault, Metropolitan Police reveals
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault, oral rape and two counts of sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police have announced. The allegations date from 1999 to 2005. The charges come after the police received a number of allegations, which followed reporting by Channel 4's Dispatches and The Sunday Times. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 2 May. Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy from the Metropolitan Police 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 at 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line.'
