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Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial

The comedian and actor faces charges involving six women, with the trial expected to last up to 10 weeks.

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Russell Brand arrived at Southwark Crown Court for the start of his rape and sexual assault trial.
The 51-year-old faces multiple charges involving six women between 1999 and 2009, which he denies.

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Russell Brand faces charges of rape and sexual assault against six women, alleged to have occurred between 1999 and 2009.

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Russell Brand has arrived at court for the start of his rape and sexual assault trial.

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.

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.

Brand pleaded not guilty to the charges during pre-trial hearings.

The comedian and actor arrived at court on Monday wearing a navy suit and sunglasses.

He has been charged with three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one allegation of indecent assault.

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Trial to last up to 10 weeks following jury selection.
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Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial

The comedian and actor faces charges involving six women, with the trial expected to last up to 10 weeks.

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Russell Brand arrived at Southwark Crown Court for the start of his rape and sexual assault trial.
The 51-year-old faces multiple charges involving six women between 1999 and 2009, which he denies.

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Why It Matters

Russell Brand faces charges of rape and sexual assault against six women, alleged to have occurred between 1999 and 2009.

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Russell Brand has arrived at court for the start of his rape and sexual assault trial.

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.

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.

Brand pleaded not guilty to the charges during pre-trial hearings.

The comedian and actor arrived at court on Monday wearing a navy suit and sunglasses.

He has been charged with three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one allegation of indecent assault.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

Trial to last up to 10 weeks following jury selection.
Likely · Within months

Open Questions

What will be the outcome of the jury selection?
How long will the trial ultimately last?

Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial

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