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

The Guardian UK Wednesday 14 October 2026, 08:37 UTC By Taz Ali 1 min read
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Russell Brand back in Southwark Crown Court today where his rape and sexual assault trial is set to beginRussell Brand spoke to the media as he arrived at court this morning, saying he was feeling “concerned but hopeful”, PA reports. He said “Today I feel blessed, I feel of course concerned but hopeful that this process will lead to good outcomes for everybody involved.

Russell Brand back in Southwark Crown Court today where his rape and sexual assault trial is set to begin

Russell Brand spoke to the media as he arrived at court this morning, saying he was feeling “concerned but hopeful”, PA reports.

He said “Today I feel blessed, I feel of course concerned but hopeful that this process will lead to good outcomes for everybody involved.

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Russell Brand (PERSON) Southwark Crown Court (ORG)
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