OriginalSourceThe Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished07:54 UTCSourceThe Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished07:54 UTC
“What to know about Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault trial”
“A 14-person jury will be sworn in on Tuesday ahead of the trial which is expected to take up to 10 weeks.”
Russell Brand faces seven charges in rape and sexual assault trial in London.
Key points
- Russell Brand appeared in a London court for a week-long trial on rape and sexual assault charges.
- Prosecution alleges seven charges involving six women, spanning 1999 to 2009.
- Brand pleads not guilty and has stated he never engaged in non-consensual activity.
- Trial setup includes a 14-person jury; opening arguments and witnesses expected later.
- British reporting rules protect accusers' anonymity; courtroom proceedings are the focus.
How it got here
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