Russell Brand appears in court ahead of rape trial

Summarised from 5 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 6 Oct, 11:18 · Archive

Comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared at Southwark Crown Court for a pre-trial hearing ahead of his rape and sexual assault trial.

Russell Brand, the comedian and actor, appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London for a two-day pre-trial hearing ahead of a major criminal trial. He is accused of rape and sexual assault by six women, with allegations dating back more than a decade. Brand denies all the charges.

Brand arrived at the court in a black Mercedes and was photographed wearing a grey suit, an open-necked white shirt and sunglasses. He did not speak to reporters gathered outside the court.

The pre-trial hearing was scheduled to run for two days. The full trial is expected to commence the following Monday.

How it is being reported

• Russell brand arrives at court ahead of rape trial next weekGB News · 6 Oct, 11:09
• Russell Brand arrives at court for hearing ahead of rape trialEvening Standard · 6 Oct, 10:55
• Russell Brand arrives at court ahead of trial after being charged with rape and sexual assaultDaily Mail · 6 Oct, 10:06
• Russell Brand arrives at court for hearing ahead of rape trialMetro · 6 Oct, 09:44
• Russell Brand back in court ahead of rape and sexual assault trialThe Independent · 6 Oct, 09:39
• Russell Brand arrives at court for hearing ahead of rape trialEvening Standard · 6 Oct, 09:23

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