Russell Brand to face jury as high-profile rape and sexual assault trial begins
10 sources·Updated October 12, 2026
Russell Brand trial
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- NZ Herald World·11h agoComedian Russell Brand appears in UK court for start of rape trial
He has pleaded not guilty to all the charges, including three counts of rape.
Read at NZ Herald World → - ABC World AU·14h agoJudge warns jurors as Russell Brand prepares for rape trial in London
British actor, comedian, and presenter Russell Brand has appeared in a London court for the start of his trial on historical sex offences.
Read at ABC World AU → - Rolling Stone·14h agoRussell Brand’s Rape Trial Begins With Jury Selection
Prosecutors in London will open their case against the comedian and YouTuber later this week
Read at Rolling Stone → - Global Ent·15h agoRussell Brand appears in a London court for trial on rape and sexual assault charges
The hearing at Southwark Crown Court was adjourned until Tuesday after a morning of jury selection. The prosecution is due to open its case later in the week.
Read at Global Ent → - BBC UK News·21h agoRussell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial
The 51-year-old actor and comedian denies charges of rape and sexual assault against six women.
Read at BBC UK News → - The Independent·22h agoRussell Brand to face jury as high-profile rape and sexual assault trial begins
The comedian and podcaster faces a raft of allegations from six women
Read at The Independent →
