Russell Brand testifies at rape trial and denies all charges

British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court, where the defense is expected to begin presenting its arguments in his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009, charges he denies, in London, Britain, October 28, 2026.

This Wednesday (28), actor and comedian Russell Brand gave evidence at Southwark Crown Court, in London, in his rape and sexual assault trial.

"Today is the day of truth and justice," he said upon arriving at the scene accompanied by his wife, Laura Brand.

Russell appeared in court as a witness, took the oath, and then gave his full name: Russell Edward Brand. According to information from "The Associated Press", the actor denied all charges: three of rape, three of sexual assault and one of attempted indecent exposure.

Under questioning from his lawyer, Ian Winter, Brand said the allegations had had a "devastating" impact. "My entire life has been consumed by these events, these allegations, these accusations," he said. According to Reuters, the actor also stated that he was abandoned by all his friends, and that no one wanted to testify in his favor.

During his testimony, Brand stated that he was banned from staying with his baby son in the hospital after anonymous accusations of sexual misconduct against him were published in a newspaper and in a TV documentary in 2023.

As the defense lawyer questioned Brand about each of the alleged incidents, which his accusers said took place in places including a hotel room, the MTV offices and the bathroom of a London bar, he denied forcing women to do anything against their will.

"Consent is fundamental, essential, necessary, and in many ways more important than sex itself," Brand said.