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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Emine Sinmaz

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges

Russell Brand leaving Southwark Crown Court on Friday
Russell Brand leaving Southwark Crown Court on Friday. Photograph: Alastair Grant/AP

Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault.

During a brief hearing at Southwark crown court in London on Friday, the comedian and actor formally denied the five sexual offence charges for the first time.

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