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Comedian Russell Brand was a sexual predator, UK prosecutors say
Prosecutors say six women accused Brand of using humour and charm to pursue sex, and the trial is expected to last about six weeks.
- On Wednesday, British comedian Russell Brand appeared at London's Southwark Crown Court as prosecutors accused him of being a "ruthless sexual predator" who sexually abused six women between 1999 and 2009.
- Prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones alleged Brand was "not deterred" by protests, describing him as "demanding, entitled" and driven by an "indiscriminate and voracious" desire for sexual contact that showed no discrimination among victims.
- Brand, 51, faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault relating to six women; the former broadcaster denies all accusations and was once married to Katy Perry.
- Upon arriving at court, Brand told reporters, "Today I feel blessed," adding he remains "hopeful that this process will lead to good outcomes for everybody involved" as the trial is expected to last six weeks.
- Brand previously worked as a BBC radio presenter and television regular in the 2000s before transitioning to online broadcasting, where he has focused content on politics, religion, and free speech.
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UK prosecutor labels Russell Brand a ruthless sexual predator as his sex assault trial begins
LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand behaved as a “ruthless” sexual predator when he assaulted six women over the course of a decade, a prosecutor said Wednesday, as she opened the rape and sexual assault case against the actor-comedian.
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Russell Brand faces three counts of sexual assault and three counts of rape
"He was ruthless, calculator and manipulator," the prosecutor said.
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UK prosecution labels Russell Brand a ruthless sexual predator at opening of his sex assault trial - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand behaved as a “ruthless” sexual predator when he assaulted six women over the course of a decade, a prosecutor said...
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