Russell Brand faces two more rape accusations after conviction: ‘Danger to women’

See more of our coverage in your search results. Russell Brand is facing two additional rape accusations after his conviction in London criminal court on Thursday. The actor, who has been denied bail and faces “significant” prison time, is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police for multiple “allegations of rape,” according to Sky News. “The suspect has previously been interviewed under caution in connection with the allegations,” officials told the outlet. Russell Brand and his wife, Laura Gallacher, arrive at London’s Southwark Crown Court on Nov. 5, 2026, ahead of his trial. ZUMAPRESS.com Brand faces additional rape allegations following his conviction in London criminal court on Nov. 5, 2026. Getty Images The investigations remains “ongoing,” with “files … submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service in relation to both complainants.” The Met Police continued, “Detectives remain in close contact with prosecutors as inquiries continue and further investigative work is carried out.” Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy went on to speculate to the outlet that more individuals may come forward now that Brand, 51, has been found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The Metropolitan Police are investigating two new accusations against Brand, who previously pleaded not guilty to all charges. Anadolu via Getty Images Laura Gallacher stands outside Southwark Crown Court in London on Nov. 5, 2026, after Brand was convicted of rape. ZUMAPRESS.com Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! He branded the comedian a “danger to women.” When the “Get Him to the Greek” star was convicted on Thursday, he was found not guilty of two other rape charges and a count of attempted indecent assault, per the BBC. Brand will be sentenced Monday. Laura Gallacher, wife of Russell Brand, stands outside Southwark Crown Court in London on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. ZUMAPRESS.com Laura Brand departs Southwark Crown Court on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, in London. Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Getty Images The “Rock of Ages” star was remanded in custody after the verdict, with his wife, Laura Brand, exiting the courtroom solo. The couple have been married since 2017. Russell’s legal troubles began six years later when the Met Police launched a criminal investigation into allegations against him spanning from 1999 to 2009. Actor Russell Brand gives evidence at Southwark Crown Court in London, Oct. 28, 2026, in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS Russell Brand speaks on stage during a tribute for Amy Winehouse at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011. AP Photo/Matt Sayles In April 2025, he was charged with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. Russell’s trial kicked off in October, with jurors taking three days to reach their verdict. If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!