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Jury in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial retires to consider verdicts

The Guardian World Tuesday 03 November 2026, 16:19 UTC By Emine Sinmaz 1 min read
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Judge tells jurors he will only be able to accept unanimous decisions on seven charges against the comedianThe jury in Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault trial has retired to consider its verdicts. Brand, 51, has been described as a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator during the three-week trial at Southwark crown court. The comedian is accused of seven offences, including rape and sexual assault, against six women in allegations spanning 10 years from 1999.

Judge tells jurors he will only be able to accept unanimous decisions on seven charges against the comedian

The jury in Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault trial has retired to consider its verdicts.

Brand, 51, has been described as a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator during the three-week trial at Southwark crown court. The comedian is accused of seven offences, including rape and sexual assault, against six women in allegations spanning 10 years from 1999. He denies all the charges.

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