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Russell Brand’s U.K. sexual assault, rape trial begins: A timeline of allegations, charges

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Published: Oct 14, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC

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The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, all of which he denies.

BBCUnited KingdomSex was 'huge preoccupation for Russell Brand', former flatmate tells trial

Brand appeared in a U.K. court facing rape and sexual assault allegations, which he denies. One accuser called him a “monster” Thursday, alleging he raped her.

Good Morning AmericaRussell Brand’s UK trial on alleged rape and sexual assault

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RFK Jr. and his allies are standing by Russell Brand as the comedian’s rape trial beginsPoliticoUnited States5 hr. ago
Russell Brand turned "monster-like” says accuser as rape and sexual assault trial gets underwayScreen Daily4 hr. ago
Sex was 'huge preoccupation for Russell Brand', former flatmate tells trialBBCUnited Kingdom3 hr. ago
Russell Brand’s UK trial on alleged rape and sexual assaultGood Morning America4 hr. ago
UK comedian Russell Brand's accuser tells jurors: 'I know he raped me'ReutersUnited Kingdom23 hr. ago
'Wild-eyed' comedian Russell Brand tried to drag me into toilets, woman tells UK courtRock Hill Herald1 hr. ago
Russell Brand Trial: Second Woman Alleges He Was a ‘Wild-Eyed Maniac’ as He Tried to Pull Her Into BathroomVariety1 hr. ago
Prosecutor calls Russell Brand a ‘ruthless’ sexual predator at trialNBC NewsUnited States2 days ago
Russell Brand’s UK trial on alleged rape and sexual assaultCentral Oregon Daily6 hr. ago
Russell Brand’s U.K. sexual assault, rape trial begins: A timeline of allegations, chargesLos Angeles Times2 days ago
Russell Brand turned “monster-like” says accuser as rape and sexual assault trial gets underwayIMDb3 hr. ago
Russell Brand Second Accuser Says He Tried To Drag Her Into ToiletDeadline2 hr. ago

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