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Coverage dated February 23, 2026

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

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida

British comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to new counts of rape and sexual assault.

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  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    British comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to new counts of rape and sexual assault.

  2. Deadline

    Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty To Two Charges (opens Deadline)

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    Russell Brand has pled not guilty to two more charges of rape and sexual assault in Southwark Crown Court

  3. The Daily Caller

    Russel Brand Enters Plea In Rape Trial (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to two new rape and sexual assault charges Feb. 24 in London.

  4. Rolling Stone

    Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to New Sexual Assault Charges (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Russell Brand returned to court in London where he pleaded to two new charges, one for rape and one for sexual assault.

  5. Al Jazeera

    UK comic Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape, sex assault charges (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Appearing in a London court, Brand denies accusations of raping one woman and sexually assaulting another in 2009.

  6. Breitbart News

    UK Comedian Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to New Rape, Assault Charges (opens Breitbart News)

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    British comedian and actor Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to two fresh charges of rape and sexual assault at a London court on Tuesday.

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