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UK prosecutor labels Russell Brand a ruthless sexual predator as his sex assault trial begins

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Newest development Oct 15, 2026 · 2 reportsRussell Brand Trial: Woman Details Alleged Rape After Asking Her to Take Photos of Him Half-Naked

Brand, 51, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault.

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  1. Jury sworn in for Russell Brand rape, sexual assault trial

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    UK prosecutor labels Russell Brand a ruthless sexual predator as his sex assault trial begins

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    Russell Brand Trial: Woman Details Alleged Rape After Asking Her to Take Photos of Him Half-Naked

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  1. KVIA El Paso

    Russell Brand is on trial for rape and sexual assault. His career has been a catalog of controversy (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Amarachi Orie, CNN London (CNN) — British comedian and actor Russell Brand will stand trial in London on Monday, accused of rape and sexual assault.The 51-year-old has pleaded not guilty to three charges of rape, one charge of indecent assault and three counts of sexual assault, relating to six w…

  2. Independent Journal Review

    Jury selection begins in Russell Brand rape and assault trial (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Russell Brand’s trial is beginning at Southwark Crown Court, where he faces three rape charges, three sexual assault charges and one indecent assault charge involving six women and allegations dating from 1999 to 2009.

  3. BBC News

    Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial (opens BBC News)

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    The 51-year-old actor and comedian denies charges of rape and sexual assault against six women.

  4. Variety

    Russell Brand’s Criminal Trial Begins in London as He Faces Rape and Sexual Assault Charges (opens Variety)

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    Russell Brand has arrived to London’s Southwark Crown Court for the start of his criminal trial. The former actor and comedian has been charged with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. The charges were brought by the U.K.

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Russell Brand arrives at a London court for his trial on rape and sexual assault charges (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Comedian Russell Brand has arrived at a London court for the opening of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault

  6. KTLA Los Angeles

    Russell Brand trial begins in London on rape, assault charges (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    LONDON (AP) — Comedian Russell Brand arrived at a London court Monday for the opening of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault. Brand was flanked by security guards and accompanied by his wife, Laura Gallacher, as he arrived at Southwark Crown Court for the first day of a trial that is exp…

  7. Deadline

    Russell Brand Rape Trial Gets Underway In London (opens Deadline)

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    Russell Brand’s rape trial has officially commenced. Brand entered Southwark Crown Court on Monday wearing a gray suit, an open-neck white shirt, and a patterned cravat. He was accompanied by his wife, Laura, clasping her hand as he entered the building.

  8. The Hollywood Reporter

    Russell Brand Arrives at London Court for Start of Rape Trial (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The former actor, comedian and presenter is accused of three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault, and one allegation of indecent assault. He denies all charges.

  9. HuffPost

    Russell Brand Arrives At Court For Trial On Rape And Sexual Assault Charges (opens HuffPost)

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    The comedian arrived at London’s Southwark Crown Court for the first day of a trial that is expected to last 10 to 12 weeks.

  10. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Russell Brand appears in a London court for trial on rape and sexual assault charges (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Comedian Russell Brand has appeared in a London court for the opening of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault

  11. WKBN Youngstown

    Russell Brand appears in London court for trial on rape and sexual assault charges (opens WKBN Youngstown)

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    British comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared in a London court on Monday for the start of his trial on rape and sexual assault charges.

  12. CBS News

    Russell Brand goes on trial to face rape and sexual assault charges (opens CBS News)

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    British actor Russell Brand​ has appeared in a London court for the start of his trial on rape and sexual assault charges.

  13. UPI

    Russell Brand in court for rape trial jury selection (opens UPI)

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    Jury selection began Monday in London's Southwark Crown Court in the trial of Russell Brand who is charged with rape and sexual assault.

  14. KYMA Yuma

    Jury selection for actor Russell Brands sexual assault case underway (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    Jury selection took place on Monday for the trial of British actor and comedian Russell Brand over alleged historical crimes including rape and other sexual offenses.

  15. Rolling Stone

    Russell Brand’s Rape Trial Begins With Jury Selection (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Prosecutors in London will open their case against the comedian and YouTuber later this week

  16. Courthouse News Service

    Jury selection begins in Russell Brand sex assault trial (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    The British actor and former husband to Katy Perry faces seven charges involving six women, with accusations spanning a decade before he left mainstream broadcasting to build an online following.

  17. The Guardian

    Jury sworn in for Russell Brand trial on rape and sexual assault charges (opens The Guardian)

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    Prosecution expected to open its case on Wednesday after eight men and four women selected as jurors Russell Brand has attended court for the second day of his rape and sexual assault trial and a jury has been selected in the case.

  18. UPI

    Jury sworn in for Russell Brand rape, sexual assault trial (opens UPI)

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    A jury was selected Tuesday in the trial of comedian Russell Brand, who has been accused of rape and sexual assault.

  19. New York Post

    Russell Brand’s rape trial to kick off this week as British actor is accused of sexual assault by 6 women (opens New York Post)

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    A London rape trial against British comedian and actor Russell Brand is slated to kick off Wednesday with openings statements in the case alleging the actor sexually assaulted six women.

  20. The Guardian

    Russell Brand trial for rape and sexual assault begins – live updates (opens The Guardian)

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    Russell Brand back in Southwark Crown Court today where his rape and sexual assault trial is set to begin Russell Brand spoke to the media as he arrived at court this morning, saying he was feeling “concerned but hopeful” , PA reports.

  21. Deadline

    Russell Brand Rape Trial: Prosecution Opens Case Against ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ Star (opens Deadline)

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    Russell Brand took his place in the dock on Wednesday, as the prosecution began making its case against the Forgetting Sarah Marshall star in a rape trial that will stretch into December. Brand walked into London’s Southwark Crown Court in a black pinstripe suit, buttoned-down shirt, and white tie, …

  22. Variety

    Russell Brand Was ‘Ruthless and Calculated’ With a ‘Voracious’ Desire for ‘Sexual Contact,’ Prosecution Alleges in Rape Trial Opening Statement (opens Variety)

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    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.

  23. WFMZ Allentown

    Prosecution labels Russell Brand a ruthless sexual predator at opening of his sex assault trial (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand behaved as a “ruthless” sexual predator when he assaulted six women over the course of a decade, a prosecutor said Wednesday as she opened the rape and sexual assault case against the actor-comedian.

  24. New York Post

    Russell Brand admits he’s ‘concerned’ at start of rape trial where he’s accused of being ‘ruthless sexual predator’ (opens New York Post)

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    Brand is charged with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault tied to alleged incidents that occurred between 1999 and 2009.

  25. NBC News

    Prosecutor calls Russell Brand a ‘ruthless’ sexual predator at trial (opens NBC News)

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    Russell Brand behaved as a “ruthless” sexual predator when he assaulted six women over the course of a decade, a prosecutor said Wednesday as she opened the rape and sexual assault case against the actor-comedian.

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