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. Prosecutors said those offences involving four women took place between 1999 and 2005 - one in the English seaside town of Bournemouth and three in London. Story continues below advertisement Brand pleaded not guilty to those charges in a London court earlier this year. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. A trial scheduled for June is expected to last four to five weeks. Trending Now As Carney heads to India, Canada seeks to revoke citizenship of 2008 Mumbai attack 'mastermind' Tumbler Ridge shooter's brother arrested in Alberta after warrant issued View image in full screen FILE - Russell Brand leaves the Troubadour Wembley Park theatre in northwest London after performing a comedy set on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. James Manning/PA via AP The Get Him To The Greek actor, known for risqué stand-up routines, battles with drugs and alcohol, has dropped out of mainstream media in recent years. He built a large following online with videos mixing wellness and conspiracy theories, as well as discussing his religious devotion. More on Entertainment More videos Robert Carradine, 'Lizzie McGuire' and 'Revenge of the Nerds' actor, dead at 71 Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in stabbing deaths of his parents Eric Dane GoFundMe for daughters, health-care costs tops $300,000 What happened at the BAFTAs? BBC apologizes after racial slur shouted at actors Remake of 1986 Hockey Cult Classic "YOUNGBLOOD" Jenn Grant talks new record, tour Minute at the Movies: Feb. 20, 2026 Scream 7: Neve Campbell revisits Ghostface's past victims