COMEDIAN Russell Brand got VIP treatment on his return to Britain yesterday to appear in court on rape and sex assault charges.
The actor and social media influencer, 49, landed at Heathrow at 6.45am after flying first class from Atlanta, USA.
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Essex-born Brand was then taken to the Windsor Suite for VIPs who pay £4,000 to arrive or depart in privacy.
Born-again Christian Brand, now based in Florida with wife Laura Gallacher, sister of TV host Kirsty, will face Westminster JPs this morning.
He is accused of rape, indecent assault and sexual assault of four women between 1999 and 2005.
One has accused him of grabbing her arm and dragging her towards a male toilet.
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Brand has denied the allegations.
He said after charges were announced: “I was a drug addict, a sex addict, and an imbecile.
“But what I never was, was a rapist.”
In a video posted on X, he added: “I’ve never engaged in non-consensual activity.
“I pray that you can see that by looking in my eyes.”
Brand went on: “I’m now going to have the opportunity to defend these charges in court and I’m incredibly grateful for that.”
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