# Judge Drops Indecent Assault Charge Against Russell Brand, Adds Attempted Assault Count

A judge in Russell Brand’s trial dropped an indecent assault charge and replaced it with an attempted assault count. The change alters the legal allegations Brand faces; he has denied wrongdoing. The case remains significant because it involves celebrity accountability and historical sexual assault claims.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/russell-brand-trial-judge-drops-indecent-assault-attempted-assault-1236932110/) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:18:57 +0000