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Oct 19, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
Woman testifies in Russell Brand rape trial
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A woman told the court that she “closed eyes and tried not to be there” during an alleged rape by Russell Brand. Brand denies the allegations and is on trial for three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. The jury also heard details of an alleged assault in a taped police interview played Monday.
WHO: A woman testifying in the trial of Russell Brand
WHAT: The woman told the court about an alleged rape by Brand.
WHEN: Oct 19, 2026
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: The woman’s testimony concerned allegations being tried against Brand.
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