Jury in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial retires to consider verdicts

Judge tells jurors he will be able to accept only a unanimous decision on seven charges against the comedian The jury in Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault trial has retired to consider its verdicts. Brand, 51, has been described as a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator during the three-week trial at Southwark crown court. The comedian is accused of seven offences, including rape and sexual as…

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The media personality has been on trial for three weeks, after pleading not guilty to all charges.

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