Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with five counts of rape and sexual assault by London's Metropolitan Police. Brand denies the allegations and plans to defend himself in court. The incidents allegedly took place between 1999 and 2005 and were reported by four different women. Brand has been open about his past struggles with addiction and promiscuity. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 2.
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Russell Brand charged with five counts of rape and sexual assault by London's Metropolitan Police
Brand denies the allegations and plans to defend himself in court
Alleged incidents took place between 1999 and 2005 and were reported by four women
Brand has been open about his past struggles with addiction and promiscuity