Russell Brand stands trial on rape and sexual assault charges

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 10:48 · Archive

Russell Brand appeared in court to face trial on charges of rape and sexual assault against six women.

Russell Brand appeared at Southwark Crown Court on 12 September to face trial on charges of rape and sexual assault. The 51-year-old comedian and actor is accused of assaulting six women over a ten-year period from 1999 to 2009. He faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault, and one allegation of indecent assault. Brand has denied all allegations.

The trial is expected to last up to ten weeks, with jury selection beginning on the first morning. The case is presided over by Mr Justice Bennathan. The accusations against Brand include allegations of raping a woman in a hotel room during the Labour Party conference in Bournemouth, and of assaulting a television worker and a radio station employee.

Brand, who rose to fame in the early 2000s as a stand-up comedian and television presenter, went on to host major events including the Brit Awards and Comic Relief. He later appeared in films including Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Rock of Ages. In recent years he has focused on podcasting and online content. He is currently residing in Florida and is on bail.

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• Russell Brand arrives in court as rape and sexual assault trial beginsRussell Brand is set to stand trial today, facing multiple charges of rape and sexual assault.Oxfordshire Guardian · 12 Oct, 10:30
• Russell Brand arrives in court as rape and sexual assault trial beginsRussell Brand is set to stand trial today, facing multiple charges of rape and sexual assault.Oxford Mail · 12 Oct, 10:30

In this story: Russell Brand · Southwark Crown Court · Mr Justice Bennathan · Labour Party · Bournemouth · Florida · Channel 4

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