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Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial 2026
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FIRST ENTRY OCT 12
OCT 12 · Day 1
Russell Brand trial on rape and sexual assault charges begins in London
The trial is expected to last up to 10 weeks.
The hearing at Southwark Crown Court was adjourned until Tuesday after a morning of jury selection.
Russell Brand appeared in a London court on Monday for the start of his trial on rape and sexual assault charges.