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Russell Brand's criminal trial begins in London

The seven charges involve six women and were brought by the Crown Prosecution Service; Brand, fifty-one, denies all of them; a jury now hears the case.

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN Newsroom
Published 10:23 AM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Variety: “Russell Brand’s Criminal Trial Begins in London as He Faces Rape and Sexual Assault Charges”, with reporting from BBC.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 10:23 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
Topics: Russell, London.
BBN covered this story before: Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial (October 12).

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorRussell Brand arrived at Southwark Crown Court in London this morning as his criminal trial began. The fifty-one-year-old comedian and actor denies all charges.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHe faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault, involving six women.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Crown Prosecution Service brought the charges, and it works much like a district attorney's office here.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorBrand has denied the allegations. He is presumed innocent, and a jury will now hear the evidence.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWe'll follow the trial as it goes on.