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Woman says Russell Brand assault left her 'bewildered and confused'
Brand, who is fifty-one, faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, and he denies every charge.

At a glance
- First reported by BBC: “Woman says she was left 'bewildered and confused' by alleged Russell Brand assault”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 12:56 PM ET on The Midday Show, by Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Russell Brand, Keri Russell.
- BBN covered this story before: Russell Brand trial hears second accuser's testimony (October 16).
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What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA woman testified that she was left bewildered and confused by an alleged assault by Russell Brand.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBrand is fifty-one and faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorHe denies all of the charges, and he is entitled to the presumption of innocence while the court hears the evidence.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat is how it works. The trial goes on, and the court will decide.
The story so far
- Russell Brand rape trial opens; six complainants named in court · BBC
- Russell Brand Trial: Prosecution Outlines the Accusations · The New York Times
- King Charles opens Senedd; Brand trial; House GOP money; Ohtani… · Yahoo
- Russell Brand accuser says he turned 'monster-like' before alleged… · BBC
- Brand trial: former flatmate testifies about his preoccupation with… · BBC
- Russell Brand trial hears second accuser's testimony · Variety
- Woman says Russell Brand assault left her 'bewildered and confused' (this story)
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