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Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', prosecution alleges as rape trial begins

Reported by 23 outlets from 14 countries, in 4 languages, between 12 Oct 2026 and 14 Oct 2026.

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Actor and comedian Russell Brand appeared in a London court for the start of his trial on sexual offence charges. He faces seven charges, including counts of rape and sexual assault, involving six women allegedly between 1999 and 2009. Brand has pleaded not guilty to the allegations, while the prosecution has described him as a sexual predator.

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  1. Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', prosecution alleges as rape trial begins Headline of the event's most representative article · BBC News, 14 Oct 2026
  2. Where it happened: London, United Kingdom. See on the map
  3. Reported by 23 outlets from 14 countries, in 4 languages, between 12 Oct 2026 and 14 Oct 2026.31 articles · See all headlines
  4. People named in at least half of the headlines: Russell Brand.

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United Kingdom4
Canada3
France3
Other countries13

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  1. First article seen: “Russell Brand’s Rape and Sexual Assault Trial: What to Know”
  2. Covered by 10 outlets
  3. 2 new outlets, including “L'accusation lance le procès pour viols de l'ex-comédien Russell Brand à Londres”
  4. 9 new outlets, including “Prosecution calls Russell Brand 'ruthless' sexual predator at opening of sex assault trial”

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