London, Dec 23, 2025 (AFP) - UK comedian Russell Brand faces new rape, assault charges: police

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UK police said two new charges, of rape and sexual assault, had been issued on Tuesday against British comedian and actor Russell Brand. The media personality turned anti-establishment influencer already pleaded not guilty in May to five charges -- one count of rape, one of oral rape, two of sexual assault and one of indecent assault between 1999 and 2005. "These new charges are in relation to two further women and are in addition to the charges......

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