Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty as Sexual Assault Trial Opens in London
At the opening of his sex assault trial in London, UK prosecutors described actor-comedian Russell Brand as a ruthless sexual predator, accusing him of assaulting six women over a decade. Brand has pleaded not guilty to charges including rape and…
Great Falls, MT, October 14, 2026 —
Actor-comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to charges including rape and sexual assault as his trial opened in London, according to the information provided.
At the opening of the trial, UK prosecutors accused Brand of assaulting six women over a decade. Prosecutors described him as a ruthless sexual predator. The allegations are accusations presented by prosecutors; Brand’s not-guilty plea means he denies the charges.
The available information does not provide details of the alleged incidents, the specific dates covered by the accusations, or the precise list of charges. It also does not identify the women or name the court where the trial is taking place. No response from Brand beyond his plea, or statements from his legal representatives, were included in the summary.
The summary does not provide the trial’s opening date, any evidence presented, or a timetable for further proceedings. It also does not report a verdict or other outcome. The case remains a trial of allegations, and the information available here does not establish whether the charges will be proven.
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