Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial
Russell Brand has arrived at Southwark Crown Court for the start of his trial on multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. The 51-year-old comedian and actor pleaded not guilty to the allegations, which are said to have occurred between 1999 and 2009. The proceedings, which may last up to ten weeks, are expected to begin with jury selection.
- ▪Russell Brand is facing three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault, and one allegation of indecent assault against six women.
- ▪The alleged incidents took place between 1999 and 2009.
- ▪Brand pleaded not guilty to all charges during pre-trial hearings.
- ▪The trial is taking place at Southwark Crown Court and could last up to 10 weeks.
- ▪Brand arrived at the court accompanied by his wife, Laura.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 days. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Russell Brand was ‘ruthless and calculated’, prosecutors tell jury as rape and sexual assault trial begins – live — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Jury sworn in for Russell Brand trial on rape and sexual assault charges — The Guardian — UK
- ▪ Russell Brand arrives at a London court for his trial on rape and sexual assault charges — New York Post
- ▪ Russell Brand’s Rape and Sexual Assault Trial: What to Know — NYT — Home
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Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trialImage source, ReutersImage caption, Russell Brand arrived at court on Monday for the start of his trial wearing a navy suit and sunglassesByTabby WilsonPublished12 October 2026, 09:00 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoRussell Brand has arrived at court for the start of his rape and sexual assault trial.The 51-year-old comedian and actor is facing several charges of rape and sexual assault against six women, which are alleged to have occurred between 1999 and 2009.The trial at Southwark Crown Court, which could last up to 10 weeks, is expected to begin with the process of jury selection on Monday morning.Brand pleaded not guilty to the charges during pre-trial hearings.The comedian and actor arrived at court wearing a navy suit and sunglasses,…
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