Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial
Brand denied all seven charges as prosecutors said six women described alleged sexual misconduct spanning a decade.
- Russell Brand, 51, is on trial at London’s Southwark Crown Court on three rape charges, three sexual-assault charges, and one attempted indecent-assault charge involving six women between 1999 and 2009.
- Brand denied the charges and told jurors that the alleged sexual encounters were consensual.
- Brand told the court that he could not persuade anyone with relevant evidence to testify for his defense.
- Brand said that a 2023 documentary and related reporting had a devastating effect on his life.
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Russell Brand Says Using Fame for 'Sexual Access' Was Wrong as He Denies Seven Charges in London Trial
Russell Brand told Southwark Crown Court he was wrong to use fame to facilitate sexual access, while denying seven alleged offences involving six women between 1999 and 2009.
Wife says 'kind' Brand cheated while they were dating
Laura Brand has told a London court comedian Russell Brand slept with other women when they first dated...
Russell Brand's wife initially broke up with him for 'sleeping with other people'
Russell Brand’s wife has said that they initially broke up over the comedian ‘sleeping with other people.’ Mr Brand is currently before the courts, charged with seven counts including rape and sexual assault against six different women from 1999 to 2009. The former comedian denies all of the charges against him. Mr Brand’s wife, Laura Gallacher, spoke about their initial relationship before they wed in 2017, saying that they began dating in 2007…
Russell Brand found monogamy 'difficult', wife tells UK rape trial
Brand's trial in London on seven counts of rape, sexual assault and attempted indecent assault, is now in the final stages, with the jury likely to retire to consider a verdict Tuesday. The London court has heard details from six women of alleged offences including anal, vaginal and oral rape between 1999 and 2009 when Brand rose to fame as a stand-up comedian and television presenter. If found guilty, the 51-year-old could face up to life in …
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