Russell Brand appears in court for start of rape trial

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What happened

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

Key facts

  • The 51-year-old actor and comedian denies charges of rape and sexual assault against six women.
  • Reported by BBC Culture and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:44:38 UTC.

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