Jury sworn in for Russell Brand rape trial

A jury has been sworn in for Russell Brand's trial on rape and sexual assault charges in London. The 51-year-old comedian denies three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault involving six women. The prosecution is expected to open its case on Wednesday.

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British comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared in a London court on Monday for the start of his trial on rape and sexual assault charges.

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Russell Brand's wife, Laura Brand, has given evidence in his defence at his ongoing London trial on three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault against six women, describing him as a 'wonderful father' and 'amazingly attentive husband' while acknowledging they previously split over his promiscuity. Brand denies all charges and has testified that his sexual conduct was consensual.

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Russell Brand's wife Laura has given evidence for the defence at his ongoing trial, describing him as a 'wonderful father' and 'amazingly attentive husband' while acknowledging they previously separated over his promiscuity.

In this event Russell Brand’s wife tells court he is ‘amazingly attentive husband’ Earlier coverage Russell Brand tells trial sexual consent is 'fundamental' Earlier coverage Woman told Russell Brand he treated her ‘like an animal’, court hears Earlier coverage

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PBS Published 12 October 2026

Russell Brand appears in London court for trial on rape and sexual assault charges

British comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared in a London court on Monday for the start of his trial on rape and sexual assault charges.

Guardian Published 13 October 2026

Jury sworn in for Russell Brand trial on rape and sexual assault charges

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BBC Published 12 October 2026

Russell Brand appears in court for start of rape trial

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