# Russell Brand Trial Begins in London

> Russell Brand starts criminal trial in London over rape and sexual assault charges.
- Title: Russell Brand Trial Begins in London · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: Russell Brand starts criminal trial in London over rape and sexual assault charges. Russell Brand faces three rape, three sexual assault, and one indecent…
- Keywords: russell brand, london, southwark crown court, rape charges, sexual assault charges, indecent assault charges, crown prosecution service, entertainment, culture, Russell, Brand, Trial
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/russell-brand-rape-trial-starts-london-1236900009
- Author: K.J. Yossman
- Published: 2026-10-12T08:13:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: russell brand, london, southwark crown court, rape charges, sexual assault charges, indecent assault charges, crown prosecution service, entertainment, culture
## Russell Brand's Trial Begins
Russell Brand has arrived at London's Southwark Crown Court for the start of his criminal trial.
## Charges Against Brand
The former actor and comedian has been charged with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault.
## Charges Brought by CPS
The charges were brought by the U.K.'s Crown Prosecution Service in April and December last year.
## Key takeaway

Russell Brand faces three rape, three sexual assault, and one indecent assault charges in his London criminal trial.