British actor and comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty in a London court on Friday (May 30) to charges of rape and sexual assault relating to four women more than two decades ago.

He spoke only to confirm his name and enter his five not guilty pleas, before leaving the court with his lawyer and some companions.

Brand, once one of Britain's most high-profile broadcasters and former husband of U.S. pop singer Katy Perry, appeared at Southwark Crown Court and denied all five criminal charges.

The 49-year-old has consistently denied having non-consensual sex since allegations were first aired two years ago.

British prosecutors announced in April that Brand had been charged with two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault against four women between 1999 and 2005.

Brand, who previously gave his address as being in England but also lives in the U.S., is due to stand trial in June 2026.

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LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (MAY 30, 2025) (REUTERS – Access all)

1. VARIOUS OF BRITISH COMEDIAN AND ACTOR RUSSELL BRAND WALKING OUT OF SOUTHWARK CROWN COURT IN LONDON, SURROUNDED BY MEDIA AND POLICE

2. BRAND WALKING INTO BLACK MERCEDES CAR, SURROUNDED BY PHOTOGRAPHERS

3. BLACK MERCEDES CAR DRIVING AWAY FROM SOUTHWARK CROWN COURT, POLICE OFFICIALS IN SIGHT