Los Angeles, Dec. 24 -- Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with two additional counts of rape and sexual assault, reported Deadline.

In its statement, the Metropolitan Police said that the 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' star's fresh charges are related to two more women on top of the previous charges against him, which were two of rape, one of indecent assault, and two of sexual assault.

Brand will appear in court on January 20, 2026, in relation to the charges. Six months after that, his trial will begin for the other charges for which the actor has pleaded not guilty. Russell Brand previously denied all the charges against him, stating he is "incredibly grateful" to be able to defend himself in court, the report added.

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