Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty as Sex Assault Trial Opens in London
The UK prosecution has described actor-comedian Russell Brand as a "ruthless sexual predator" at the opening of his sex assault trial in London. Brand has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including rape and sexual assault, concerning alleged offenses against…
Buffalo, NY, October 14, 2026 —
Actor-comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including rape and sexual assault, as his trial opened in London. The charges concern alleged offenses against six women between 1999 and 2009, according to the information provided.
At the opening of the trial, the prosecution described Brand as a “ruthless sexual predator.” That characterization is the prosecution’s, and the charges remain allegations. Brand has denied them by pleading not guilty.
The case involves allegations spanning a decade and six women. The information available does not identify the women, specify the number of charges, or provide further details about the alleged incidents. It also does not state when the trial began beyond saying it opened in London.
No verdict or other outcome is provided. The information does not include statements from Brand or his legal representatives, details of the defense case, or a timetable for further proceedings. Those points therefore cannot be established from the available account.
The proceedings will address the charges against Brand. A not-guilty plea is not a finding on the allegations; the information provided does not report any judicial determination of the case.
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