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What to know as 6 women testify in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial in London

Comedian and actor Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court in London, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 where he is charged with counts of rape and sexual assault against six women.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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Toronto StarAnalysis · Oct 22, 5:05 AM

What to know as 6 women testify in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial in London

Comedian and actor Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court in London, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 where he is charged with counts of rape and sexual assault against six women.(AP Photo/Kir...

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The IndependentAnalysis · Oct 22, 5:01 AM

What to know as 6 women testify in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial in London

Actor and comedian Russell Brand is facing allegations of rape and sexual assault in a London trial

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Philadelphia InquirerAnalysis · Oct 22, 5:01 AM

What to know as 6 women testify in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial in London

Actor and comedian Russell Brand is facing allegations of rape and sexual assault in a London trial

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)Analysis · Oct 22, 5:01 AM

What to know as 6 women testify in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial in London

LONDON (AP) — Six women who accuse Russell Brand of sexually assaulting and raping them in separate instances have described during a London trial their encounters with the British actor an...

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