Breaking news: Russell Brand is charged with rape and sexual assault in U.K.

Prosecutors charged the actor with offenses between 1999 and 2005, involving four women.

View in browser April 4, 2025, 9:48 a.m. ET BREAKING NEWS James Manning/Press Association, via Getty Images Russell Brand Is Charged With Rape and Sexual Assault in U.K. British prosecutors said that they had charged the comedian and actor with offenses between 1999 and 2005, involving four women. Read more Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018