British comedian and actor Russell Brand denied rape and sexual assault allegations on Friday after being charged with five offences by London’s Metropolitan Police.
Brand, 49, who became known internationally as the husband of pop star Katy Perry after forging a career in Britain with risque comedy routines, was charged with one count of rape, indecent assault, and oral rape, and two counts of sexual assault, police said.
The charges relate to offences alleged to have taken place between 1999 and 2005 involving four women.
In a response on social media, Brand denied the charges, stating that he has never engaged in non-consensual activity.
He is due to appear in the Westminster Magistrate’s Court on May 2nd.
