When the first batch of charges was announced in April, Brand said that he welcomed the opportunity to prove his innocence.

When the charges were announced in April, Brand said in a video on X that he welcomed the opportunity to prove his innocence.

Brand has denied engaging in "non-consensual activity."

Detectives said they began investigating the 50-year-old in September 2023.

YouTube said Tuesday that Russell Brand will no longer make money from the video streaming site after several women made allegations of sexual assault.