Russell Brand trial for rape and sexual assault begins – live updates
Summary
Russell Brand is standing trial at Southwark Crown Court on charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women. The allegations date from 1999 to 2009, and Brand has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The trial began with jury selection and opening statements expected from the prosecution.Key Facts
- Russell Brand faces charges including three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault.
- The alleged incidents involve six women and took place between 1999 and 2009.
- Brand has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
- The trial is held at Southwark Crown Court in London.
- A jury was sworn in with instructions from the judge to ignore previous media reports about Brand’s case.
- Brand arrived at court with his wife and spoke briefly, saying he felt "concerned but hopeful".
- Media and police were present outside the court ahead of the trial start.
- The trial proceedings started with expected opening statements from the prosecution.
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