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What to know as 6 women testify in Russell Brand rape, sexual assault trial
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What happenedSix 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 and comedian.
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Russell Brand back in court after jury hears he made woman 'feel like piece of meat'
made woman 'feel like piece of meat
Russell Brand, 51, allegedly told a woman she was "dirty" who he wanted to "push further" before reportedly telling her he was "sorry" - the comedian denies all charges against him
What to know as 6 women testify in Russell Brand rape, sexual assault trial
rape, sexual assault trial
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 and comedian.
