Brand's sexual assault trial begins

Russell Brand’s trial on charges of raping and sexually assaulting six women began in London on Monday, with the comedian denying the allegations.

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Russell Brand appears in court for start of his rape trial www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

October 12, 2026 at 9:56 AM

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