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Looks like Russell Brand might be spending some time in the big house.
In 2023, an investigation was launched against Russell Brand after a United Kingdom news station and The Sunday Times shared allegations made toward the comedian and actor.
In a press release, it was shared that Brand was under investigation:
“In 1999 a woman was raped in the Bournemouth area, in 2001 a woman was indecently assaulted in the Westminster area of London, in 2004 a woman was orally raped and sexually assaulted in the Westminster area of London and between 2004 and 2005, a woman was sexually assaulted in the Westminster area of London”
Today those investigations have come to an end as the Metropolitan Police have charged Russell Brand, 49, with one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape, and two counts of sexual assault. All four of these charges relate to four different women.
Brand will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on May 2.
Although Brand has been charged, Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, who is leading the investigation, made it clear that if anyone else still has information surrounding these charges, they should come forward and share that each brave woman who shared their story will receive continued professional support.
“The women who have made reports continue to receive support from specially trained officers. The Met’s investigation remains open and detectives ask anyone who has been affected by this case, or anyone who has any information, to come forward and speak with police.”
Brand getting officially charged is not a good look, given he went online in 2023, shortly after these women came forward, adamantly saying that these were false accusations, and said that all relationships he’s ever had have been consensual.
“I’ve received two extremely disturbing letters, or a letter and an email, one from a mainstream media TV company, one from a newspaper, listing a litany of extremely egregious and aggressive attacks, as well as some some pretty stupid stuff…. But amidst this litany of astonishing, rather baroque attacks are some very serious allegations that I absolutely refute.”
He notes that these allegations occurred when he was heavily involved in the mainstream media. He said that this was a time during his life when he was very permissive, but was always expressing himself sexually in a consensual way.
“I was always transparent about that, then — almost too transparent. And I’m being transparent about it now as well. And to see that transparency metastasized into something criminal, that I absolutely deny, makes me question, is there another agenda at play? Particularly when we’ve seen coordinated media attacks before.”
In this video, he said that he felt these allegations from mainstream media outlets were responsible for this, and because he has been speaking out freely about his views, these allegations and the launch of this investigation were his punishment.
Unfortunately for Brand, when news of this broke, no one online was surprised that he was charged after the initial allegations. The Onion, which is notorious for making outlandish false headlines, hit the nail on the head when they published a blog titled “Nation Could Have Sworn Russell Brand Was Already Convicted Sex Offender.”
A portion of the article reads:
“‘Interesting…so Russell Brand definitely wasn’t already found guilty of sexual assault back in, like…2016, 2017?’ said 39-year-old New York resident Scott Hasard, echoing the thoughts of 330 million Americans as he noted that when he saw allegations emerge about the actor, comedian, and podcast host, he had assumed it was simply repackaged content from nearly a decade ago.”
The Twitter community felt similar sentiments after hearing this news, with many social media users noting that they always thought Brand was a creep and were not shocked.
Check out some of the commentary:
Russell Brand charged with rape!
Fuck that disgusting man. Fuck his fake God bothering supporters. Fuck everyone who delayed prosecutions until now.
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Clik here to view.(@napqueen3000) April 4, 2025
Russell Brand finally being charged for sexual assault gives me an excuse to repost this from the brilliant Sean Lock
"probably the reason I hate him so much is I'm a Dad"pic.twitter.com/dJobautLio
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Clik here to view.(@mrdavemacleod) April 4, 2025
i’m 99.99999% against the death penalty and the .00001 is for russell brand https://t.co/eo49Rure2C
— Wretched Thing (@kotngotn) April 4, 2025
This is such a good post. Russell Brand is a psycho ! Look at his eyes. No… you don't go from Diddy freak off parties and rap#ing to becoming a follower of Jesus overnight. He does not act like he has honestly repented: he is being deceitful. And stupid people for it. https://t.co/C6GEQqCv1N
— Flower Girl (@ColleenGrissin1) April 4, 2025
How were we expected to know that Russell Brand was a sexual predator except for all of his public statements and behaviours published in print and broadcast on TV over the last 30 years
— Eyup Lovely (@eyuplovely) April 4, 2025
Since Russell Brand is trending, never forget when he showed up to an event with Diddy and an "egg" from his Egg test. pic.twitter.com/5HJgvRqsN5
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Clik here to view.(@NukeVuitton) April 4, 2025
Pretending to have become a God fearing Christian to save his reputation has just been rendered null and void for Russell Brand.
Rape.
Oral rape.
Sexual assault x 2.Ooops.
— Haz (@Covoooonia) April 4, 2025
RUSSELL BRAND IS GOING TO PRISON PARTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Clik here to view.(@harrisondubay) April 4, 2025
How tf are ppl surprised that Russell Brand is being charged with rape!? Least surprising thing I’ve heard today… he has been an absolute creep forever.
— Linzie Blair (@Linzie_Lou_Who) April 4, 2025
Russell Brand charged with r*pe. I have no idea if he did it or not, but the dude gives me the creeps.
— 9mmSMG (@9mm_smg) April 4, 2025
Russell Brand has been charged by the Metropolitan Police Service in the U.K. with 2 counts of sexual assault, 1 count rape, 1 count of indecent assault, 1 count of oral rape between the years of 1999 and 2005.
Throw away the key.
This guy gives me the creeps. pic.twitter.com/HFd6AMaCFy
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Clik here to view.(@ArtCandee) April 4, 2025
Be honest here:
Is there anyone who DIDN'T get creep vibes from Russell Brand from day one?
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The post Russell Brand Charged With Rape & Sexual Assault By UK Police Following Accusations Made By Multiple Women first appeared on Whiskey Riff.Russel Brand charged with rape. He was always a weird one.
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