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Russell Brand appears in 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’s Rape Trial Begins With Jury Selection
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Prosecutors in London will open their case against the comedian and YouTuber later this week…
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- Reported by Rolling Stone and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:20:58 UTC.
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Russell Brand’s Rape Trial Begins With Jury Selection
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