Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

Russell Brand, a comedian and actor, is on trial in London facing multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. Brand has denied all the charges and testified that the allegations have significantly affected his life. During the trial, one indecent assault charge was reduced by the judge. Brand's wife testified that he was a caring and considerate partner during the time period when the alleged offenses occurred.

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PBS NewsHourLean Left· 16h ago

Russell Brand denies all charges as he testifies at his rape and sex assault trial

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BostonLean Left· 19h ago

Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 19h ago

Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 1d ago

Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

MS NowLeft· 22h ago

At rape trial, Russell Brand says he was obsessed with sex but insists encounters were consensual

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WHDH BostonLean Left· 16h ago

Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

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Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

WKBN YoungstownCenter· 19h ago

Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

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Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

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Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

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Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

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Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

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Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

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Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

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Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

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Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

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Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCenter· 22h ago

Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

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Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 1d ago

Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

KSN WichitaCenter· 18h ago

Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at rape trial

Courthouse News ServiceCenter· 20h ago

On witness stand, Russell Brand denies sex assault against six women

UPICenter· 1d ago

Russell Brand says no one would testify on his behalf in rape trial

CBS NewsCenter· 1d ago

Russell Brand takes the stand at his rape and sexual assault trial

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Breitbart NewsRight· 1d ago

Russell Brand Denies All Charges as He Takes Stand at His Rape and Sex Assault Trial

Other outlets

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13 articles
The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 3h ago

Russell Brand’s Wife Gives Evidence in Rape Trial: “It Was Difficult for Him to be Monogamous”

VarietyLean Left· 4h ago

Russell Brand’s Wife Calls Him an ‘Amazing Husband’ at Rape Trial: ‘I Feel Very Seen by Him’

DeadlineLean Left· 4h ago

Russell Brand’s Wife Says Star Was “Caring” Lover At Time Of Rape Allegations

The GuardianLean Left· 9h ago

From sex ‘obsession’ to losing friends, key takeaways from Russell Brand’s testimony at trial

The GuardianLean Left· 23h ago

Russell Brand tells trial he had sex obsession but consent is ‘non-negotiable’

Center

2 articles
BBC NewsCenter· 3h ago

Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father'

BBC NewsCenter· 1d ago

Russell Brand tells court allegations had devastating impact on him

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. Oct 27Russell Brand Indecent Assault Charge Reduced By Judge: Trial Continues
  2. Oct 28Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial
  3. Oct 29Russell Brand’s Wife Says Star Was “Caring” Lover At Time Of Rape Allegations

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