Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges Comedian/actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault during appearance at Southwark Crown Court in London on Tuesday (24.02.26) 24 February 2026 Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault. Russell Brand has appeared in court The 50-year-old comedian/actor appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London on Tuesday (24.02.