Trending Now - Russell Brand's Sexual Assault Trial Postponed to October

WHO:

Variety - Russell Brand, comedian and actor, is facing charges.

Deadline - Brand has been charged in relation to four women and two additional women.

WHAT:

Variety - Russell Brand's trial on rape and sexual assault charges has been delayed.

Deadline - Brand was charged with rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault in April 2025, and additional charges were brought in December 2025.

WHERE:

Variety - The trial is set to take place at London’s Southwark Crown Court.

WHEN:

Variety - The trial was originally scheduled to start on June 16, 2026, but has been postponed to October 2026.

Deadline - Brand was charged in April 2025 and faced fresh charges in December 2025.

WHY:

Deadline - The postponement of the trial is not explicitly stated, but it is implied that legal proceedings and the nature of the charges may be factors.

HOW:

Variety - The trial will combine all seven charges brought against Brand.

(UPDATED March 30, 2026 13:20 UTC)

Russell Brand is facing serious legal challenges as he has been charged in relation to six women, including allegations of rape and sexual assault. His trial, originally set to begin June 16th, at London’s Southwark Crown Court, has now been postponed to October 20th26. The trial will address all seven charges brought against him, which include offenses from April and December of 2025.