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Al Bawaba
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and assault charges, trial set for 2026
ALBAWABA - Russell Brand pleads not guilty in London court amid rape allegations Actor, comedian, and conspiracy-theorizing YouTuber Russell Brand entered a not guilty plea to several rape and sexual assault allegations on Friday in a London courtroom. The presiding judge, Tony Baumgartner, stated after a brief hearing that Mr. Brand will be put on trial on June 3, 2026, for four to five weeks. Due to the backlog of cases in the British legal system, defendants frequently have to wait between tendering a plea and going to trial. Mr. Brand, 49, is charged with two charges of sexual assault, one crime of oral rape, one count of rape, and one act of indecent assault. Four ladies are involved in those five charges. The episodes, according to the prosecution, took place between 1999 and 2005. One of them involves Mr. Brand allegedly raping a lady in a hotel room when she was attending a Labour Party political meeting. British comedian and actor Russell Brand (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) Wearing a dark gray suit and a striped shirt that opened to display his chest, Mr. Brand stood in a Plexiglas box at the back of the courtroom throughout the 10-minute session, which was attended by tens of journalists. He answered, "Not guilty," as each of the allegations was read out. News organizations are prohibited by British law from identifying anyone who accuses someone of sexual assault unless the accuser agrees to give up their right to anonymity. Strict regulations also prohibit the publishing of case-related material that can sway a jury during a trial once criminal procedures have begun. Mr. Brand had vehemently refuted every claim before Friday's hearing. He claimed to have been a "drug addict, a sex addict, and an imbecile" in a video he uploaded to social media in April, but he had "never engaged in nonconsensual activity." Mr. Brand has been a British celebrity for decades. He rose to stardom as a stand-up comedian and as a BBC and MTV radio and television host. He also became well-known in the US after the criminal trials ended because of his roles in popular films like 2008's "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." Additionally, he was temporarily wed to pop sensation Katy Perry. Mr. Brand's most well-known role these days is that of a politically charged YouTuber. With more than 11 million followers on X and more than 6.7 million subscribers to his channel, he frequently discusses religion, conspiracy theories, and conservative talking points in his videos.
Belfast Telegraph
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Chris Brown freed on bail by judge after ‘bottle attack' charge
The American musician, 36, an continue with his scheduled international tour this year, including in the UK in June and July, as part of his bail conditions, Judge Tony Baumgartner told Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday. Brown must pay a £5 million security fee to the court, which is a financial guarantee to ensure a defendant returns to court and may be forfeited if they breach bail conditions.
STV News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
Chris Brown freed on bail by judge after ‘bottle attack' charge
R&B singer Chris Brown has been freed on bail after he was charged over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub two years ago. The American musician, 36, can continue with his scheduled international tour this year, including in the UK in June and July, as part of his bail conditions, Judge Tony Baumgartner told Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday. Brown must pay a £5 million security fee to the court, which is a financial guarantee to ensure a defendant returns to court and may be forfeited if they breach bail conditions. The Go Crazy singer is accused of causing grievous bodily harm to Abraham Diaw in February 2023. He did not appear in court for the bail application hearing. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chris Brown freed on bail by judge after ‘bottle attack' charge
R&B singer Chris Brown has been freed on bail after he was charged over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub two years ago. The American musician, 36, can continue with his scheduled international tour this year, including in the UK in June and July, as part of his bail conditions, Judge Tony Baumgartner told Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday. Brown must pay a £5 million security fee to the court, which is a financial guarantee to ensure a defendant returns to court and may be forfeited if they breach bail conditions. The Go Crazy singer is accused of causing grievous bodily harm to Abraham Diaw in February 2023. He did not appear in court for the bail application hearing.
Sky News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News
Chris Brown released on bail - but must pay £5m security fee
US singer Chris Brown has been released on bail by a judge in London - and must pay a £5m security fee to the court. The 36-year-old was granted bail by Judge Tony Baumgartner at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday, but did not appear in person. The rapper was remanded in custody following an initial hearing at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Friday - but is now free to leave ahead of his next court appearance in London on 13 June. He faces a charge of grievous bodily harm following an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023. His bail conditions allow him to continue travelling for his international tour, which has dates in the UK in June and July, but he must not use his passport for any other purposes. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
