Appearance over two new charges filed last month

Russell Brand has appeared in court via videolink today on two new charges of rape and sexual offences that were raised against him last month.

The former comedian – who dialled in to Westminster Magistrates’ Court from Florida –  was not asked to enter pleas and just confirmed his name and date of birth.

The 50-year old was given bail and will next appear at Southwark Crown Court in London on February 17 to enter pleas.

The new allegations date from 2009 and follow five previous charges, all of which Brand has denied in court. They are: two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault, said to have taken place between 1999 and 2005.

A trial is scheduled to begin at Southwark Crown Court later this year in relation to the five original charges.

Brand, of Oxfordshire, was charged following an investigation by Channel 4 and The Times newspapers.

He is now an internet broadcaster who courts the American right – having appeared  at a campaign event for Robert F. Kennedy Jr, attended the Republican National Convention and spoken at the AmericaFest 2025 run by Turning Point USA, the group set up by murdered Charlie Kirk. 

His YouTube channel, which has 6.7million followers, has been accused of promoting Covid denial and other conspiracy theories.

Earlier this month, Chortle revealed how Brand made £4million in the year multiple women made claims against him.

He is pictured above arriving for a previous court hearing.

Published: 20 Jan 2026