Russell Brand charged with rape and sex assault
British comedian Russell Brand was granted bail after appearing in a London court on charges of rape and multiple counts of sex assault. He has denied the allegations and will appear at the Old Bailey in May. Brand rose to fame in British television in the early 2000s and later moved to Hollywood. He is married and has three children.
Key Points
- Russell Brand was charged with rape, oral rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault in cases related to four separate women between 1999 and 2005.
- Brand denied the allegations and will appear at the Old Bailey on May 30.
- He rose to fame in British television in the early 2000s and later moved to Hollywood, starring in films like 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' and 'Get Him to the Greek.'
- Brand is an outspoken critic of American politics and free speech, regularly sharing his views on his YouTube channel.