Russell Brand appears in a London court for trial on rape and sexual assault charges

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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…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:22:22 UTC.

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