# Russell Brand sexual assault trial > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/russell-brand-sexual-assault-trial > Updated: 2026-10-19T13:55:32.000Z. Sources: 141. Developments: 5. The criminal trial of comedian and actor Russell Brand continues at Southwark Crown Court in London. Brand faces seven charges—three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault—stemming from allegations made by six women regarding incidents between 1999 and 2009. Brand, 51, has pleaded not guilty to all charges, maintaining that all sexual encounters were consensual. During opening statements, prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones KC characterized Brand as a ‘ruthless, calculating and manipulative’ sexual predator. Brand’s defense, led by Ian Winter KC, argues that the accusers have ‘reimagined’ their encounters following media reports. As testimony continues, specific allegations have been detailed. Regarding a 2004 incident at a Soho bar, a former MTV worker testified that Brand grabbed her breasts and forcibly dragged her into a restroom to perform oral sex, describing his demeanor as having a ‘weird maniacal grin’ and recalling him saying, ‘Come on, come on, don’t be a spoilsport.’ A fourth accuser described a ‘frenzied’ and ‘violent’ encounter at Choice FM radio studios in the mid-2000s, alleging Brand grabbed her face and body. New testimony has also emerged regarding a 2009 incident at Brand’s home in Hampstead. One complainant alleged that Brand performed non-consensual anal rape following an initial consensual encounter, claiming that Brand told her, ‘You need to clear up the mess’ that she had made. She further claimed that Brand sent her a degrading text message months after the incident. High Court judge Mr Justice Joel Bennathan is overseeing the proceedings, having issued a strict warning to the 12-person jury against independent online research. The trial is estimated to last between six and twelve weeks. ## Claims - The trial at Southwark Crown Court is expected to last approximately six weeks. (disputed by 19 sources) - The trial is expected to last between 10 and 12 weeks. (disputed by 4 sources) - Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to all charges. (corroborated by 52 sources) - The charges consist of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault. (corroborated by 49 sources) - Brand faces seven sexual offence charges involving six women. (corroborated by 48 sources) - Prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones KC is set to open the case against Russell Brand. (corroborated by 34 sources) - The prosecution alleged that Brand had an indiscriminate and voracious desire for sexual contact. (corroborated by 30 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: Russell Brand faces trial for sexual assault and rape allegations Russell Brand is on trial in London facing seven charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009. Brand denies all allegations of non-consensual sexual activity. 37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russell-brand-trial-enters-second-week-amid-sexual-assault-allegations ### 2026-10-14: Russell Brand trial begins in London over sexual assault charges Russell Brand's trial for seven sexual offences, including rape and sexual assault, has begun at London's Southwark Crown Court. Brand denies all allegations involving six women between 1999 and 2009. 93 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russell-brand-trial-begins-on-sexual-offence-charges ### 2026-10-12: Russell Brand trial begins in London over sexual offence charges Russell Brand's trial for rape and sexual assault has begun at London's Southwark Crown Court. He faces seven charges involving six women between 1999 and 2009, all of which he denies. 34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russell-brand-to-face-trial-for-rape-and-sexual-assault ### 2026-10-06: Russell Brand appears in court for sexual assault trial hearings Russell Brand appeared at Southwark Crown Court for pre-trial hearings regarding rape and sexual assault allegations. His trial is scheduled to begin on October 12 and may last up to 10 weeks. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russell-brand-appears-in-court-for-sexual-assault-trial-hearings ### 2026-09-30: Russell Brand jokes about US official at summit amid UK sexual assault trial Comedian Russell Brand joked about an encounter with US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins at a MAHA summit while facing ongoing sexual assault and rape charges in the United Kingdom. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russell-brand-jokes-about-us-official-at-summit-amid-uk-sexual-assault-trial --- Cite as: Russell Brand sexual assault trial. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/russell-brand-sexual-assault-trial