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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Emine Sinmaz

Russell Brand appears in UK court charged with further sexual offences

Russell Brand appearing at court
Brand was granted bail to appear at Southwark crown court on 17 February for a pre-trial preparation hearing. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/Reuters

Russell Brand has appeared in a UK court via video link from the US charged with two further sexual offences, including rape.

The 50-year-old comedian was charged in December with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault in relation to two women. The two alleged offences took place in 2009.

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