Quote from Oladosun Joshua Segun on April 4, 2025, 3:58 PM

Russell Brand has publicly denied the allegations against him, which include "one count of rape, one count of oral rape, one count of indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault." He described his past as being marked by addiction and recklessness but firmly stated that he has never engaged in non-consensual activity. Brand expressed gratitude for the opportunity to defend himself in court and criticized the legal system, claiming it has become a weapon used against individuals. He is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on May 2

The events transpired between 1999 and 2005; he shared a lengthy statement denying any wrongdoing.

“I've always told you guys that when I was young and single, before I had my wife and family, who were just about a shot over there, my beautiful children, I was a fool, man,” he explained in a video shared on X April 4. “I was a fool before I lived in the light of the Lord. I was a drug addict, a sex addict and an imbecile, but what I never was a rapist.”

Despite previously admitting that he did not “always treat women well” in an essay for The Guardian published two years after the last alleged incident occurred, Brand who shares three kids with wife Laura Brand emphasized that he “never engaged in non-consensual activity.”

“I pray that you can see that by looking in my eyes,” he continued in his video. “I want to thank all of you for your continuing support.”

And ahead of his May 2 court appearance regarding the charges which regard alleged incidents with four separate women Brand expressed how “grateful” he was to “have the opportunity to defend these charges in court.”

Yes, that's correct. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorized charges against Russell Brand following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police. These charges stem from allegations against the Forgetting Sarah Marshall actor reported in 2023 by Channel 4 and the Sunday Times, as well as direct reports to the police.

“The women who have made reports continue to receive support from specially trained officers,” Metropolitan Police Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, who is leading the investigation, said in a statement. “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.”

Russell Brand's January statement acknowledged his past behavior as "exploitative" and "sinful," admitting it caused harm but firmly denying any criminal wrongdoing. He criticized media outlets for allegedly reinterpreting his actions retrospectively to fit a narrative of criminal conduct. Brand's remarks reflect his attempt to address the allegations while framing them as part of a broader media-driven agenda.

It's a complex situation, and public reactions to such statements often vary widely.