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Russell Brand sex crimes trial

Russell Brand's trial continues at Southwark Crown Court, where one of six accusers testified that he tried to drag her into a toilet cubicle at MTV in 2001.

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ReutersFri 16 Oct · 13:00 UTC

'Wild-eyed' comedian Russell Brand tried to drag me into toilets, woman tells UK court One of six women who accuse…

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Friday 16 October

1 development
  1. 13:00 UTC· the latest

    Accuser tells court Brand tried to drag her into toilets

    A woman said he became a 'wild-eyed maniac' and she wrenched herself free; she said he did not manage to rape her.

    Southwark Crown Court, LondonGB

    2 sourcesReuters, The Guardian · World
    • ReutersBlueskyFri 16 Oct, 13:00

      Wild-eyed' comedian Russell Brand tried to drag me into toilets, woman tells UK court One of six women who accuse Russell Brand of sex offences told a London ​court on Friday that the British actor and comedian turned into a "wild-eyed maniac" when he ‌tried to drag her into a
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    • The Guardian · WorldRSSFri 16 Oct, 15:21

      Russell Brand was ‘wild-eyed maniac’ when trying to drag woman into toilets, court told Woman says she ‘wrenched’ herself free of assault that allegedly took place when she was working at MTV in 2001Russell Brand transformed into a “wild-eyed maniac” when he tried to drag a woma
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Thursday 15 October

1 development
  1. 11:00 UTC

    Brand accuser tells trial she blamed herself for alleged rape

    The woman broke into tears as her police interview was heard in court.

    Southwark Crown Court, LondonGB

    1 sourceReuters
    • ReutersBlueskyThu 15 Oct, 11:00

      UK comedian Russell Brand's accuser told police she blamed herself for alleged rape One of six women who allege British actor and comedian Russell Brand raped or abused them over a decade broke down in tears as ​she told police she blamed herself for being raped by him, his ‌tri
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Wednesday 14 October

2 developments
  1. 13:50 UTC

    Prosecutors call Brand a calculated sexual predator at trial

    Opening the case, the Crown told jurors Brand used celebrity status and force to rape and assault women and had an 'insatiable desire' to get what he wanted.

    LondonGB

    1 sourceThe Guardian · World
    • The Guardian · WorldRSSWed 14 Oct, 13:50

      Russell Brand was ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator, court told Comedian faces three charges of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault against six womenRussell Brand was a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator who used his c
      The original post
  2. 08:37 UTC

    Russell Brand rape trial opens, prosecutors call him predator

    Prosecutors told the jury Brand was 'ruthless, calculated and manipulative' and sexually abused six women. He told reporters he felt 'concerned but hopeful'.

    Southwark Crown Court, LondonGB

    5 sourcesThe Guardian · World, BBC Breaking, AFP, Reuters
    • The Guardian · WorldRSSWed 14 Oct, 08:37

      Russell Brand trial for rape and sexual assault begins – live updates Russell Brand back in Southwark Crown Court today where his rape and sexual assault trial is set to beginRussell Brand spoke to the media as he arrived at court this morning, saying he was feeling “concerned b
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    • BBC BreakingXWed 14 Oct, 09:26

      Prosecution alleges Russell Brand was "ruthless and calculated" as rape and sexual assault trial begins Follow live:
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    • AFPXWed 14 Oct, 09:40

      🇬🇧 A London court was to hear opening arguments Wednesday on the first full day of British comedian and actor Russell Brand's trial for multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. ➡️
      The original post
    • ReutersBlueskyWed 14 Oct, 09:50

      Comedian Russell Brand was a sexual predator, UK prosecutors say British actor and comedian Russell Brand was a ruthless sexual predator who sexually abused six women despite their protestations, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
      The original post
    • AFPXWed 14 Oct, 11:40

      🇬🇧 A British prosecutor told a London jury that comedian Russell Brand was a "sexual predator" who was "ruthless, calculated and manipulative" when targeting women for sex, speaking Wednesday at the start of the actor's rape and sexual assault trial. ➡️
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Tuesday 13 October

1 development
  1. 11:29 UTC

    Jury sworn in for Russell Brand trial

    Eight men and four women were selected on the second day of the trial; allegations span 1999-2009.

    LondonGB

    1 sourceThe Guardian · World
    • The Guardian · WorldRSSTue 13 Oct, 11:29

      Jury sworn in for Russell Brand trial on rape and sexual assault charges Prosecution expected to open its case on Wednesday after eight men and four women selected as jurorsRussell Brand has attended court for the second day of his rape and sexual assault trial and a jury has be
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Monday 12 October

1 development
  1. 10:50 UTC

    Jury selected for Russell Brand's sex crimes trial

    Jury selection took place Monday for the trial of the British comedian over alleged historical offences including rape.

    LondonGB

    1 sourceReuters
    • ReutersBlueskyMon 12 Oct, 10:50

      Jury selected for actor Russell Brand's UK trial over sex crimes allegations Jury selection took place on Monday for the trial of British actor and comedian Russell Brand over alleged historical crimes including rape and ​other sexual offences.
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Fri 16 Oct · 13:00 · Reuters

'Wild-eyed' comedian Russell Brand tried to drag me into toilets, woman tells UK court One of six women who accuse…

Accuser tells court Brand tried to drag her into toilets

Thu 15 Oct · 11:00 · Reuters

UK comedian Russell Brand's accuser told police she blamed herself for alleged rape One of six women who allege…

Brand accuser tells trial she blamed herself for alleged rape

Wed 14 Oct · 09:50 · Reuters

Comedian Russell Brand was a sexual predator, UK prosecutors say British actor and comedian Russell Brand was a…

Russell Brand rape trial opens, prosecutors call him predator

Mon 12 Oct · 10:50 · Reuters

Jury selected for actor Russell Brand's UK trial over sex crimes allegations Jury selection took place on Monday for…

Jury selected for Russell Brand's sex crimes trial