Russell Brand Rape Trial Begins
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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
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Brand denies three allegations of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one allegation of indecent assault.
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Russell Brand is set to appear in court for the start of his trial over charges of rape and sexual assaults against six women.
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.
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.
The offenses relate to six women and are alleged to have taken place between 1999 and 2009.
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Russell Brand admits he’s ‘concerned’ at start of rape trial where he’s accused of being ‘ruthless sexual predator’
How it changed
- 12 Oct
Brand has been charged with three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one allegation of indecent assault.
- 14 Oct
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.
Coverage 20 articles
- 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
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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 Post13 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 Mail12 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 Post12 Oct Russell Brand due in London court for start of rape and sex assault trial
Evening Standard
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