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Russell Brand Rape Trial Begins

12 Oct to 16 Oct

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Tristan KirkEvening Standard
Associated PressNew York Post
Holly BishopEvening Standard
Jordana SealDaily Mail
Alex MarshallSydney Morning Herald
Priscilla DeGregoryNew York Post
Taz AliThe Guardian
Katie HindDaily Mail
Chris BradfordNew York Post
NBC NewsNBC News
Matt WattsEvening Standard
Josh PayneEvening Standard
Sima KotechaBBC
Helena WilkinsonBBC
Mazoe FordABC News (AU)
Emine SinmazThe Guardian
Rachel GoodmanGlobal News
Rebecca CamberDaily Mail
Sam GreenhillDaily Mail
Jan MoirDaily Mail
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Riley StuartABC News (AU)
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Ms Karmy-Jones said Brand pushed the woman on to the bed and raped her.

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Brand, 51, faces seven charges in the trial at Southwark Crown Court - three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

9 of 10 outletsfirst reported 12 Octwording from BBC

Russell Brand was described as "ruthless" and a "sexual predator" by the prosecution at the start of his trial for rape and sexual assault on Wednesday.

6 of 10 outletsfirst reported 14 Octwording from BBC

Russell Brand will be back in Southwark Crown Court today where his rape and sexual assault trial is expected to begin.

4 of 10 outletsfirst reported 12 Octwording from The Guardian

While showing Brand where the toilets were he allegedly said to her “come in, go on, come in” and grabbed her hard by her forearm, prosecutors say.

4 of 10 outletsfirst reported 14 Octwording from Evening Standard

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Brand has performed as a stand-up comic and podcaster as well as presenting shows such as Big Brother's Big Mouth and acting in films including Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him To The Greek.

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Russell Brand admits he’s ‘concerned’ at start of rape trial where he’s accused of being ‘ruthless sexual predator’ New York Post

How it changed

Expected · 12 OctThe alleged rape is the earliest offense that has been leveled against Brand, whom prosecutors called a “ruthless sexual predator” who bragged about plans to bed “5,000 women.”

What happened · 14 OctMs Karmy-Jones said Brand pushed the woman on to the bed and raped her.

12 Oct
Prosecutors have said at previous hearings that Brand is accused of raping a woman in a hotel room at a Labour Party conference, grabbing a TV worker’s breasts and forcing her into a sex act in a toilet, and kissing and groping a radio station worker.
9 outlets · New York Post
14 Oct
When they reached the toilets, prosecutors say, Brand asked the woman to "come in" before grabbing her forearm.
4 outlets · BBC
15 Oct
The woman said a 2023 Dispatches documentary about allegation of sexual misconduct by Brand “triggered” her to go to police.
2 outlets · Evening Standard
16 Oct
'Wild-eyed' comedian Russell Brand tried to drag me into toilets, woman tells UK court
2 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 38 articles

16 Oct Inside Russell Brand's trial, where he was called a 'maniac' and 'predator'
ABC News (AU)
16 Oct Russell Brand was ‘wild-eyed maniac’ who tried to drag TV worker into toilet
Evening Standard
16 Oct Russell Brand was ‘wild-eyed maniac’ who tried to drag TV worker into toilet
Evening Standard
16 Oct Russell Brand was ‘wild-eyed maniac’ who tried to drag TV worker into toilet
Evening Standard
16 Oct Russell Brand was ‘wild-eyed maniac’ who tried to drag TV worker into toilet
Evening Standard
16 Oct 'Wild-eyed' comedian Russell Brand tried to drag me into toilets, woman tells UK court
The Straits Times
16 Oct Sex was 'huge preoccupation for Russell Brand', ex-flatmate tells trial
BBC
15 Oct Court shown photos of Russell Brand shirtless in hotel before alleged rape
ABC News (AU)
15 Oct Russell Brand accuser ‘being silenced and couldn’t fight back’
Evening Standard
15 Oct Russell Brand told woman ‘it’s just fun’ as he raped her, court hears
The Guardian

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15 Oct Russell Brand told woman ‘it’s fun, it’s normal’ as he raped her, court hears
Evening Standard
15 Oct British comedian Russell Brand’s accuser told police she blamed herself for alleged rape
The Straits Times
15 Oct Russell Brand’s first accuser ‘feared she may be pregnant after hotel attack’
Evening Standard
15 Oct Russell Brand’s first accuser ‘feared she may be pregnant after hotel attack’
Evening Standard
15 Oct JAN MOIR: A disciple tweaked the defendant's white scarf and fluffed his curls... Russell Brand was ready for his close-up
Daily Mail
15 Oct Six women Russell Brand is alleged to have preyed upon did not know each other, court hears
Daily Mail
15 Oct Russell Brand is a ruthless 'sexual predator' who raped victims while pursuing a 'goal' of bedding 5,000 women, court hears
Daily Mail
14 Oct Russell Brand a ‘voracious’ sexual predator, U.K. prosecution says at trial
Global News
14 Oct Russell Brand rape accuser ‘assumed he was gay’ until he stripped down to tighty whities: trial
New York Post
14 Oct Russell Brand was ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator, court told
The Guardian
14 Oct Russell Brand a 'ruthless, calculated sexual predator', court hears
ABC News (AU)
14 Oct Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', says prosecution as rape trial begins
BBC
14 Oct Russell Brand trial: What are the allegations made against him?
Evening Standard
14 Oct What is Russell Brand accused of? The allegations facing comedian as London trial gets under way
Evening Standard
14 Oct Prosecutor calls Russell Brand a ‘ruthless’ sexual predator at trial
NBC News
14 Oct Russell Brand ‘did Basil Fawlty silly walks’ before raping woman, court told
Evening Standard
14 Oct Russell Brand admits he’s ‘concerned’ at start of rape trial where he’s accused of being ‘ruthless sexual predator’
New York Post
14 Oct Russell Brand was ‘ruthless sexual predator’, rape and sexual assault trial told
Evening Standard
14 Oct 'She's absolutely besotted with him and always has been': Why Russell Brand's wife Laura is standing by him during his rape trial as insiders tell KATIE HIND how she 'tamed' him, what her family think and meeting when she was 19
Daily Mail
14 Oct Russell Brand trial for rape and sexual assault begins – live updates
The Guardian
14 Oct Prosecution set to open case in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial
Evening Standard
13 Oct Russell Brand’s rape trial to kick off this week as British actor is accused of sexual assault by 6 women
New York Post
13 Oct What to know about Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault trial
Sydney Morning Herald
12 Oct The Trial of Russell Brand: Sign up to The Crime Desk newsletter for exclusive updates from inside court - and a Q&A outlining everything you need to know about the case
Daily Mail
12 Oct Who is Laura Gallacher? Russell Brand’s wife sticks by comedian as rape trial begins
Evening Standard
12 Oct Jury selection begins in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial
Evening Standard
12 Oct Russell Brand arrives at a London court for his trial on rape and sexual assault charges
New York Post
12 Oct Russell Brand due in London court for start of rape and sex assault trial
Evening Standard

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