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Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi was ordered to stand trial in France on rape charges after the Versailles appeal court found sufficient evidence; the case, linked to a 2023 allegation, has no trial date yet. Hakimi denies wrongdoing and remains with Morocco at the 2026 World Cup.
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada due to visa issues amid UK rape charges, meaning he will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener vs Panama in Toronto. FIFA says visa decisions are made by the host country, while IRCC notes immigration rules apply. Partey remains with Ghana's Rhode Island base and could join England on June 23 in Foxborough, with Croatia to follow on June 27, as his trial is expected in November or later (Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi is noted for similar charges).
Russell Brand told Megyn Kelly that he had an exploitative, consensual sexual encounter with a 16-year-old when he was 30 and described his past behavior as selfish. He is facing a autumn trial at Southwark Crown Court on six accusations from six women—three rape charges, three sexual assaults and one indecent assault—while he denies all charges and remains on bail.
In a Massachusetts courtroom in Pittsfield, former Miss Hall’s School teacher Matthew Rutledge pleaded not guilty to rape as survivors said they were frightened; one former student, Melissa Fares, said facing him at the arraignment gave her a sense of power.
A former Miss Hall’s School teacher in Pittsfield, MA, Matthew Rutledge, was indicted on three counts of rape after two alumnae testified they were abused while students in the 2000s; prosecutors revisited the case despite the victims being 16 at the time, and Rutledge is set to be summoned for arraignment as broader investigations into school misconduct continue.
The eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Marius Borg Høiby, was arrested Sunday and faces a 38-count indictment ahead of an Oslo district court trial, including four alleged rapes, violence and threats against former partners, and marijuana trafficking. His defense denies the sexual-abuse charges, and Haakon and Mette-Marit say he is not a member of the royal house and will not comment on the proceedings, as the case casts a shadow over the Norwegian royals amid Epstein-related scrutiny of Mette-Marit.
Barron Trump told a police operator he was ‘very close’ to the alleged victim after a video call showed a man beating her and later emailed officers with her account; the defendant, Matvei Rumiantsev, denies assault and two counts of rape, with the case continuing at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Russell Brand was granted bail after a video hearing in London on two additional charges of rape and sexual assault linked to alleged 2009 incidents; he’s due back at Southwark Crown Court on February 17 as the Met Police investigation into past accusations continues.
Russell Brand faces two additional sex crime charges in the UK, stemming from allegations by two more women, adding to previous charges from 1999-2005. He has pleaded not guilty to the initial charges and is scheduled for court appearances in January and June. Brand has publicly addressed the allegations, describing a period of personal reflection amid ongoing legal proceedings.
British comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault following allegations from six women dating back to 1999-2005, with new charges added after two additional women came forward. He has pleaded not guilty, and the investigation is ongoing, with a court appearance scheduled for January.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with additional sex offences, including rape and sexual assault, related to two women, following five initial charges involving four women from over two decades ago. He is scheduled to appear in court in January 2026, with a trial for the earlier charges set for June 2026. Brand has denied non-consensual activity and has been under investigation since September 2023.
Russell Brand has been charged with additional sexual assault and rape crimes involving six women, stemming from incidents between 1999 and 2005. He is scheduled to appear in court in January, with a trial set for June, after allegations surfaced following investigations and media reports. Brand denies the allegations.
Russell Brand has been charged with additional sexual offences, including rape, involving six women, on top of previous charges. He is scheduled to appear in court in January and faces a trial in June. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward.
Russell Brand has been charged with additional counts of rape and sexual assault related to two more women, on top of previous charges. He is scheduled to appear in court on January 20, and the investigation, which was prompted by a 2023 exposé, is ongoing. Brand has pleaded not guilty to earlier charges and remains on bail.
Russell Brand has been charged with two additional offences, including one count of rape and one of sexual assault, relating to two women, with a court appearance scheduled for January 2026. The charges follow investigations prompted by media reports, and a trial for previous charges is set for June 2026.