United Kingdom, May 30 -- Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault in court on Friday morning (30.05.25).

The 49-year-old comic was charged last month with five sexual offences, and he appeared at Southwark Crown Court just before the weekend, where he denied one allegation of rape, one allegation of indecent assault, one of oral rape and two further counts of sexual assault, so Judge Tony Baumgartner has now set a trial date for June 3, 2026.

Brand left the court shortly after 11am, and said nothing to reporters as he headed towards a Mercedes-Benz to make a sharp exit from the scene.

If the TV star fails to attend the trial, it could result in him facing a further charge or being taken into custody.

Brand's father...