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The Russell Brand I saw in court was not the flamboyant character most people will know

The Russell Brand I saw in court was not the flamboyant character most people will know

Summary

Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a three-week trial at Southwark Crown Court. A BBC reporter described his quiet courtroom demeanor and his interactions with reporters, while the trial heard allegations from six women about events between 1999 and 2009.

Key Facts

  • Brand was found guilty of one charge of rape and three charges of sexual assault.
  • He was found not guilty of two counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault.
  • The allegations involved six female complainants and spanned 1999 to 2009.
  • Brand mostly sat still in the dock during the trial, according to the reporter.
  • On the first day of trial, Brand told reporters he felt blessed, concerned, and hopeful.
  • The reporter said Brand greeted her in a court corridor during the trial.
  • The complainants gave evidence from behind a screen, according to the article.
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