Russell Brand appears in court for start of rape trial

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 10:19 · Archive

Russell Brand appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Monday as his trial over rape and sexual assault charges began.

Russell Brand arrived at Southwark Crown Court on Monday morning for the opening of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault, which he denies. The 51-year-old was accompanied by his wife, Laura Gallacher, and security personnel. He arrived in a black Mercedes and wore a grey suit with a brown neckerchief and sunglasses, and did not speak to reporters.

Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one allegation of indecent assault, brought by six women. The allegations span a ten-year period from 1999 to 2009. According to previous hearings, the accusations include raping a woman in a hotel room at the Labour Party conference in Bournemouth, groping a television worker's breasts and forcing her into a sexual act in a toilet, and kissing and groping a radio station worker.

Jury selection was expected to begin on Monday morning. The trial is expected to last up to ten weeks.

How it is being reported

• Russel Brand seen arriving at court for start of rape and sexual assault trialRussel Brand has been seen arriving at Southwark Crown Court ahead of the start of a trial in which he has been accused of rape and sexual assaults which he denies.This Is Local London · 12 Oct, 09:42
• Russell Brand due in London court for start of rape and sex assault trialThe comedian and actor turned podcaster is due to appear in the dock at Southwark Crown Court on MondayEvening Standard · 12 Oct, 07:31

In this story: Russell Brand · Laura Gallacher · Southwark Crown Court · Labour Party · Bournemouth

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