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Russell Brand Rape Trial Updates

12 Oct to 22 Oct

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Taz AliThe Guardian
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Ms Karmy-Jones said Brand pushed the woman on to the bed and raped her.

Summary AI · cited

Russell Brand is set to appear in court for his trial over charges of rape and sexual assaults against six women.¹

Brand, who denies all charges, faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault, and one allegation of indecent assault.¹²

The trial is expected to begin at Southwark Crown Court with the process of jury selection commencing on Monday morning.¹²

Brand arrived at the court flanked by security guards and accompanied by his wife, Laura Gallacher.²

The trial is expected to last up to ten weeks, with allegations spanning from 1999 to 2009.¹²

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Sources cited (6)

Russell Brand due in London court for start of rape and sex 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 is a ruthless 'sexual predator' who raped victims while pursuing a 'goal' of bedding 5,000 women, court hears Daily Mail, 15 Oct
Russell Brand raped woman even though she screamed in pain, court hears The Guardian, 22 Oct
Russell Brand trial for rape and sexual assault begins – live updates The Guardian, 14 Oct
Comedian Russell Brand anally raped me, woman tells UK trial The Straits Times, 20 Oct

What happened

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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.

10 of 11 outletsfirst reported 12 Octwording from BBC

In a police interview played to the court, one of the women, who said she was a massive fan of the comedian, recounted she had met Brand in 2009 after he "selected" her and a friend in the foyer to go for a drink after they had gone to one of his gigs.

5 of 11 outletsfirst reported 14 Octwording from The Straits Times

The 51-year-old, who denies all charges, is accused of groping women and forcing them into sexual acts in allegations spanning 10 years from 1999 to 2009.

4 of 11 outletsfirst reported 12 Octwording from Evening Standard

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

4 of 11 outletsfirst reported 12 Octwording from The Guardian

Analysis

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AI · cited, from two or more outlets

Brand faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault, and one allegation of indecent assault against six women.¹³
The allegations span a period from 1999 to 2009.²⁴

Quoted from the coverage (4)

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 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 outlets

Brand has repeatedly denied all allegations and insisted he never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity.

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Brand is accused of carrying out his first attack in 1999 on a woman attending the Labour Party conference in Bournemouth.

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Brand denies all charges, while the prosecution claims he is a 'ruthless sexual predator' with an insatiable desire for women.¹³

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How the first headlines put it

The Guardian's headline highlights specific allegations of rape and assault, whereas The Straits Times emphasizes a particular accuser’s testimony about an alleged anal rape.⁵⁶

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Words to watch (2)

Five most shocking claims in the Russell Brand trial so far Evening Standard

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.
10 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
3 outlets · The Straits Times
19 Oct
In a tearful police interview played to jurors at Southwark Crown Court, the woman, who worked for MTV, said she had wanted to meet Brand because she had seen him on television and thought he was really funny.
2 outlets · ABC News (Australia)
20 Oct
The second woman, who worked at Channel 4, said she was “repulsed” when Brand placed his head in her lap during a filming project after she was asked to give him a massage.
2 outlets · The Guardian
21 Oct
The barrister said the woman was aware that Brand was interested in “transactional” sex when he persuaded her to go to his house after the gig.
2 outlets · The Guardian

Coverage 55 articles

22 Oct Russell Brand rape accuser was ‘in a lot of pain’ and ‘couldn’t sit down’ after alleged attack, friend testifies
New York Post
22 Oct Russell Brand raped woman even though she screamed in pain, court hears
The Guardian
22 Oct Russell Brand accuser said alleged rape 'really hurt', court hears
BBC
21 Oct Woman told Russell Brand he treated her ‘like an animal,’ court hears
The Guardian
21 Oct Russell Brand accuser ‘treated like an animal during rape’
Evening Standard
21 Oct Russell Brand ‘treated fan he raped like a piece of meat’, court told
Evening Standard
21 Oct Russell Brand 'raped young fan at his £2.3million Hampstead mansion after handpicking her out of line-up at gig and promising to "help" her following a break-up', court told
Daily Mail
20 Oct Russell Brand told woman to ‘clear up the mess you’ve made’ after alleged rape, court hears
The Guardian
20 Oct Comedian Russell Brand anally raped me, woman tells UK trial
The Straits Times
20 Oct Five most shocking claims in the Russell Brand trial so far
Evening Standard

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20 Oct Woman describes alleged assault by Russell Brand as 'frenzied' and 'violent'
BBC
20 Oct Woman tells UK court Russell Brand dragged her into bar toilet and raped her
South China Morning Post
19 Oct Russell Brand grinned 'like a clown' and told woman 'don't be a spoilsport' as he raped her in a toilet cubicle, court told
Daily Mail
19 Oct Woman tells court alleged rape by Russell Brand 'happened so fast'
ABC News (AU)
19 Oct Russell Brand had ‘maniacal grin’ as he dragged woman into toilet and raped her, court told
The Guardian
19 Oct Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape
BBC
19 Oct Russell Brand looked ‘like a clown’ after alleged sex attack in Soho bar, jury told
Evening Standard
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
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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