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Star Says No One Will Touch Him With a Bargepole
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Russell Brand testified for the first time in his London trial, denying all charges of rape, sexual assault, and attempted indecent assault brought by six women alleging incidents from 1999 to 2009.
- Brand revealed no one has agreed to testify in his defense and described the impact of the allegations on his life, including the police investigation triggered by a 2023 Channel 4 Dispatches documentary.
- During cross-examination, Brand denied all specific allegations, including claims of rape and non-consensual acts, emphasizing his belief in the importance of consent and recalling some encounters with the complainants.
- The prosecution has finished presenting its case, and Brand's defense team is now outlining its arguments; the trial is expected to continue for up to six weeks.
