Russell Brand

Comedian Russell Brand found guilty by UK court of rape and sexual assaults

A jury at Southwark Crown Court convicted the 51-year-old comedian of one count of rape and three of sexual assault, acquitting him of two other rape charges; he will be sentenced Monday.

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British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court, during the fourth week of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009, which he denies, in London, Britain, November 3, 2026.
British comedian, actor, podcaster, and media personality, Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court on October 14, 2026 in London, England.

UK woman accuses British comedian Russell Brand of rape, says he ignored pleas to stop

"It's something that has lived with me ever since," she said during the often tearful police interview. "I blamed myself for years."

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British actor and comedian Russell Brand, who has been charged with rape and multiple counts of sex assault, arrives at Southwark Crown Court, in London, Britain, May 30, 2025.

UK police say comedian Russell Brand charged with two more sex offenses

The new charges - authorized by the Crown Prosecution Service - related to two women and followed five charges made in April involving four other women.

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British actor and comedian Russell Brand, who has been charged with rape and multiple counts of sex assault, leaves Westminster Magistrates' Court, in London, Britain, May 2, 2025.

Russell Brand defends Ye’s ‘Heil Hitler’ music video

“I think people would like it if he died. Why? Because he’s a problem for their agenda. Also, let’s be honest; the hook is catchy," Brand said on X.

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UK police charge Russell Brand with rape

Police said Russell Brand was charged with one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault,.

APRIL 4, 2025ByREUTERS
Comedian Russell Brand poses for photographers before signing copies of his new book entitled "Revolution" in central London, December 5, 2014.

Russell Brand removed from Corbyn's poetry anthology amidst allegations

Despite Brand's removal, the book's contributors include many other celebrities with antisemitic pasts.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Comedian Russell Brand signs a copy of his new book entitled "Revolution" for fan Amber Smith of Hastings, in central London, December 5, 2014.

Russell Brand accused of sexual assault, claims 'coordinated attack'

Brand launched the counter-accusation that the statements made against him were attacks orchestrated by the mainstream media.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Comedian Russell Brand poses for photographers before signing copies of his new book entitled "Revolution" in central London, December 5, 2014.

Putin’s surreal defense of the Jews and some lessons from the Cold War

Some are relieved to see Kerry traveling more frequently to Kiev, and Washington redirect pressure from Jerusalem onto Moscow, even for a short moment.

APRIL 9, 2014BySARAH FAINBERG
Vladimir Putin. [File]

Come home, Ukrainian Jews

None of the possible scenarios awaiting Ukraine’s citizens, particularly those of the Jewish persuasion, arouses much optimism.

FEBRUARY 23, 2014ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Kiev, Ukraine, February 22, 2014

October 9: Tell him to stop

Please suggest to the rabbi of the Western Wall that if he has any influence on the man who was using the microphone, tell him to stop!

OCTOBER 8, 2013ByJERUSALEM POST READERS
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Fundamentally Freund: Yes, Mr. Putin, America is exceptional

America is truly different, both because of its principles and its performance on the world stage.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013ByMICHAEL FREUND
Russian President Vladimir Putin 370

WATCH: Russel Brand takes a dig at Hugo Boss over Nazi uniforms

While receiving award at GQ event, British comedian puts sponsor Hugo Boss's Nazi past back in the limelight.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013ByTAMARA ZIEVE
Russel Brand at the GQ awards 390