Topic / Subject

Russell Brand pleaded not guilty in London court to additional rape and sexual assault charges, per People, Entertainment Weekly, and a Reuters video report.

TL;DR

Brand entered not-guilty pleas to additional charges tied to 2009 allegations, and the court will decide how the new charges fit into the existing case and trial schedule.

Key Details

Brand appeared in a London court and pleaded not guilty to additional charges, reported as involving incidents from 2009. The new charges add to the existing set of charges he already faces. Reporting says the court will determine whether the new charges will be joined to the existing case and trial timeline. The allegations remain allegations unless and until adjudicated.

Breakdown

This is a major procedural moment: not-guilty pleas entered, more charges added, and now the court has to manage what happens next.

When additional charges get folded into an existing case, the big practical impact is scheduling and scope — whether everything moves together as one larger case or stays separated in how it’s handled.

The key thing to keep straight: these are criminal allegations. The plea is confirmed, but guilt is not determined here — that’s what the legal process is for.

What to Watch Next

Whether the court joins the new charges to the existing case for one combined trial. Updates on the trial schedule and next hearing dates. Any official statements from legal representatives that clarify timelines and procedure.

Sources

People — Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to New Rape, Sexual Assault Charges in Court

Entertainment Weekly — Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges

Reuters — Comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty… (video report)

Comment

Do you expect the court to combine everything into one trial, or keep parts of the case handled separately?