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British authorities on Tuesday filed new cases of rape and sexual assault against the comedian russell brandWho is already facing similar charges involving four women.
of britain Crown Prosecution Service New charges – one of rape and one of sexual assault – said brand Two more were in relation to women. CPS said the alleged crimes occurred in 2009.
Brand, 50, was already charged in April with two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. The charges follow an 18-month investigation after four women alleged they were attacked by the controversial comedian.
Prosecutors said the crimes took place between 1999 and 2005 – one in the English seaside town of Bournemouth and the other three LondonThe brand pleaded not guilty to those charges in a London court earlier this year,
He is expected to appear in court on January 20 in connection with two new charges filed against him. A trial has also been scheduled for June next year and is expected to last four to five weeks.
The “Get Him to the Greek” actor, known for risque stand-up routines, battles with drugs and alcohol, has fallen out of the mainstream media in recent years. He gained a large following online with videos discussing wellness and conspiracy theories, as well as religion.
When the first batch of charges were announced in April, Brand said he welcomed the opportunity to prove his innocence.
“I was a fool before I lived in the light God,” he said in a social media video. ”I was a drug addict, a sex addict and an idiot. But I was never a rapist. I have never engaged in any non-consensual activity. I pray that you can look into my eyes and see it.”
The Associated Press does not name victims of alleged sexual violence, and British law protects their identities from the media throughout their lives.