The Russell Brand trial moved to the prosecution’s opening case at London’s Southwark Crown Court on October 14. The actor and comedian denies all the charges against him and has pleaded not guilty.
According to Associated Press and BBC News, Brand, 51, faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. The alleged offenses involve six women and date from 1999 to 2009.
Prosecution opens Russell Brand trial
Prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones began outlining the case to jurors on Wednesday. AP reported that she accused Brand of behaving as a sexual predator. That is the prosecution’s allegation, not a finding by the court.
The jury was selected and sworn in earlier this week, BBC reported. An opening speech sets out the prosecution’s charges and its account of the evidence before witnesses are heard.
Brand denies the charges
Brand has pleaded not guilty to every count. In a statement in April 2025, quoted by BBC, he said he would have the opportunity to defend the charges in court.
The proceedings remain ongoing. No verdict has been reached, and the allegations have not been proved. Reports give differing estimates for the trial’s length, so a firm end date is not established.
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