Russell Brand to face jury as high-profile rape and sexual assault trial begins
Russell Brand trial
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- Irish Examiner World·5h agoRussell Brand was ‘ruthless sexual predator’, rape and sexual assault trial told
Brand is on trial accused of attacking six women in incidents between 1999 and 2009, as his showbiz career was flourishing
Read at Irish Examiner World → - Variety·6h agoRussell Brand Was ‘Ruthless and Calculated’ With a ‘Voracious’ Desire for ‘Sexual Contact,’ Prosecution Alleges in Rape Trial Opening Statement
Russell Brand was “ruthless and calculated” with an “indiscriminate and voracious” desire for sexual contact, the prosecution alleged in its opening statement at the actor and comedian’s rape trial in London. Brand has been charged with three counts of rape, three counts of…
Read at Variety → - Irish Independent World·1d agoRussell Brand’s publicity-shy wife won’t abandon him as couple arrive together for start of actor’s rape and sexual assault trial
Laura Brand pulled back from social media since allegations against her husband were revealed in 2023, but she travelled from their home in Florida for the London trial
Read at Irish Independent World → - Otago Daily Times·1d agoRussell Brand’s trial for sex offences beginsRead at Otago Daily Times →
- NZ Herald World·1d 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·2d 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·2d 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·2d 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·2d 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·2d 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 →
