British comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to new counts of rape and sexual assault. Brand, who was already facing similar charges involving four women, denied the new charges in Southwark Crown Court. The alleged offences took place in 2009, the Crown Prosecution Service said. 0:58 Comedian Russell Brand denies sexual assault claims after bombshell report in U.K. media Brand, 50, was charged in April with two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault.