Russell Brand Arrives at London Court for Start of Rape Trial

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:34:10 UTCUpdated Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:34:10 UTCOriginal reporting: 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.

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Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:34:10 UTC.

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08:16 UTC · BBC Culture
Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial
08:48 UTC · Deadline
Russell Brand Rape Trial Gets Underway In London
09:34 UTC · Hollywood Reporter
Russell Brand Arrives at London Court for Start of Rape Trial

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Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial

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

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Russell Brand Rape Trial Gets Underway In London

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.

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