Comedian Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, Sexual Assault

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British comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared in a London court where he pleaded not guilty to rape and several counts of sexual assault. Brand, 49, is headed for trial June 3, 2026, per NBC News . According to…

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