Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault

British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with rape and sexual assault, London’s Metropolitan Police said Friday.

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Russell Brand charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault in UK

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Comedian Russell Brand is charged with rape and assault in U.K.

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Russell Brand charged with multiple counts of rape and assault in the U.K.

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UK police charge Russell Brand with rape

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UK comedian Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault

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Russell Brand responds to sexual assault charges: I never was a rapist

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Russell Brand charged with rape, sexual assault for offenses involving 4 women

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