{"id":2191430,"date":"2026-10-12T08:00:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T05:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2191430"},"modified":"2026-10-12T08:00:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T05:00:49","slug":"russell-brand-arrives-at-court-for-start-of-rape-trial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2191430","title":{"rendered":"Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Russell Brand arrived at court on Monday for the start of his trial wearing a navy suit and sunglasses<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Russell Brand has arrived at court for the start of his rape and sexual assault trial.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The 51-year-old comedian and actor is facing several charges of rape and sexual assault against six women, which are alleged to have occurred between 1999 and 2009.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The trial at Southwark Crown Court, which could last up to 10 weeks, is expected to begin with the process of jury selection on Monday morning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Brand pleaded not guilty to the charges during pre-trial hearings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    The comedian and actor arrived at court wearing a navy suit and sunglasses, accompanied by his wife Laura.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    There was a large media presence at the court for the start of the trial, which is expected to last up to 10 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    He has been charged with three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one allegation of indecent assault.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Brand arrived at Southward Crown Court with his wife Laura<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    He rose to fame as a stand-up comedian and became a household name as host of TV shows such as Big Brother’s Big Mouth, and with his own radio programmes on stations including BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Brand went on to establish a Hollywood career, starring in films including Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him To The Greek. In recent years, he has turned to podcasting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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