Brand's political beliefs have made headlines amid his recent sexual assault and rape charges in London.

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Russell Brand, comic turned commentator, is charged with multiple counts of rape and assault stemming from incidents alleged to have happened from 1999 to 2005.

Russell Brand is being charged with rape and sexual assault in the U.K. The Metropolitan Police confirmed in a release Friday that the comedian, 49, had been charged with rape, indecent assault, oral rape and two counts of sexual assault. A first court appearance is scheduled for May 2.

The former actor-comedian has been charged with one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault. He denies the claims: “I’ve never engaged in non-consensual activity.

Far right political commentator Russell Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault, oral rape, and sexual assault in his native U.K. According to the Metropolitan Police, who announced the charges Friday,

Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault for incidents that took place between the years of 1999 and 2005.