Russell Brand Faces New Rape and Sexual Assault Charges in UK

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British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with two additional sex offenses, UK police confirmed Tuesday. The new charges include one count of rape and one count of sexual assault.

“The women who have made reports, including those connected to the two new charges, continue to receive support from specially trained officers,” UK’s Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

“The Met’s investigation remains ongoing, and detectives urge anyone affected by this case, or anyone with information, to come forward and speak with police.”

Brand is already facing five charges that was announced in April which involved four women, including two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault.