British comedian Russell Brand denies rape, sexual assault charges in London court

Brand, 51, took the witness box and gave evidence for over four hours and denied forcing any of the six alleged victims to do anything against their will.

29 Oct 2026 05:34pm
British comedian and actor Russell Brand and his wife Laura leave Southwark Crown Court in south London on Oct 26, 2026. - (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP)
British comedian and actor Russell Brand and his wife Laura leave Southwark Crown Court in south London on Oct 26, 2026. - (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP)

LONDON - British actor and comedian Russell Brand denied rape and sexual assault charges as he testified at a court in London on Wednesday, saying the allegations had had a "devastating” impact on his life, Anadolu Ajansi reported.

Brand, 51, took the witness box and gave evidence for over four hours and denied forcing any of the six alleged victims to do anything against their will.

Under intense cross-examination by prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones KC, he admitted that his past behaviour went "beyond reckless philandering and idiocy" and that he "misused" his fame to facilitate sexual access, which he now acknowledged was wrong.

However, he insisted that "consent is non-negotiable."

Brand is accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one charge of attempted indecent assault.

The trial continues at Southwark Crown Court. - BERNAMA

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