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Brand trial: former flatmate testifies about his preoccupation with…

The comedian and actor, fifty-one, is charged with three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, all denied; the jury is still hearing evidence.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN This Morning
Published 7:27 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by BBC: “Sex was 'huge preoccupation for Russell Brand', former flatmate tells trial”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:27 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Russell Brand, Keri Russell.
BBN covered this story before: Russell Brand accuser says he turned 'monster-like' before alleged… (October 15).

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BBCSex was 'huge preoccupation for Russell Brand', former flatmate tells trial

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA former flatmate told Russell Brand's trial that sex was a huge preoccupation for him.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe fifty-one-year-old is accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe trial is ongoing, and he is presumed innocent while the jury hears the evidence.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe'll report what the court hears, and we'll leave the verdict to the people whose job it is.

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