What the sources add
The comedian and actor is on trial for charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.
Event intelligence
Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial
2 connected story threads
Current state
Russell Brand's London trial is underway with a jury sworn in; the prosecution has begun presenting evidence, including testimony from a woman who alleges he raped her at his townhouse. Brand denies the charges.
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What changed
The prosecution opened its case and the first complainant gave evidence, alleging Russell Brand raped her at his London townhouse.
Earlier in this event Jury sworn in for Russell Brand trial on rape and sexual assault charges
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Media reports
Guardian
Woman told Russell Brand he treated her ‘like an animal’, court hears
BBC News – UK BBC
Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears
The comedian and actor is on trial for charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.
