Russell Brand trial for rape and sexual assault begins – live updates

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: headlines · Bias: Center · Published: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:52:04 GMT

Russell Brand back in Southwark Crown Court today where his rape and sexual assault trial is set to beginBrand was driven to the court in a black Mercedes-Benz van, which parked directly outside the court building, where crowds of reporters and photographers had gathered ahead of his trial.Brand waited inside the vehicle for around a minute before stepping out, wearing a dark suit, a black and white striped shirt, a long white tie and sunglasses. He reached out for his wife’s hand before the pair walked together towards the court. Continue reading...

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