Russell Brand Denies Six Rape Allegations as Court Reduces Assault Charge

MS NOW • 28 Oct 17:40

British comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to six rape and sexual assault allegations spanning from 1999 to 2009 during a trial in London.

Reuters • 28 Oct 17:03

Comedian Russell Brand denied three rape and three sexual assault charges, acknowledging past reckless behavior but emphasizing that consent was always essential.

The Independent • 28 Oct 17:01

Comedian Russell Brand denied three rape counts, three sexual-assault counts and one attempted indecent-assault charge, acknowledging he had used his public profile to facilitate sexual encounters.

The Guardian • 28 Oct 16:27

In Southwark Crown Court, Russell Brand said consent is non-negotiable and rejected claims he set a target of 5,000 sexual partners while facing multiple rape and assault charges.

CBS News • 28 Oct 15:05

Actor Russell Brand denied all six allegations of rape and sexual assault during his testimony in a London court, maintaining that consent is essential.

Variety • 28 Oct 11:38

Comedian Russell Brand denied all charges during his first courtroom testimony, while noting that no one with relevant information agreed to testify on his behalf.

The Hollywood Reporter • 28 Oct 11:33

Comedian Russell Brand took the stand for the first time in his rape and sexual assault trial, confirming that no additional witnesses have agreed to testify on his behalf.

Deadline • 28 Oct 10:19

Comedian Russell Brand appeared before Southwark Crown Court, emphasizing the importance of consent and rejecting three rape counts and related sexual-assault charges.

The Guardian • 28 Oct 10:15

The defence started its case at Southwark Crown Court as the jury heard that an indecent assault charge was amended to attempted indecent assault.

Variety • 27 Oct 17:18

A London judge dismissed the indecent assault count against Russell Brand, substituting it with an attempted indecent assault charge, while the trial continues on other allegations.

Yahoo • 27 Oct 16:18

A London judge dismissed the indecent assault charge against Russell Brand and added an attempted indecent assault count, while the case proceeds on other allegations.

Yahoo • 27 Oct 16:18

A London judge dismissed the indecent assault charge against Russell Brand and added an attempted indecent assault count, while the case proceeds on other allegations.

The Hollywood Reporter • 27 Oct 15:51

At Southwark Crown Court, a judge downgraded an indecent assault allegation against Russell Brand to attempted indecent assault, while the comedian testified in his ongoing rape and sexual assault case.

Yahoo • 27 Oct 15:49

A London judge downgraded an indecent assault charge against comedian Russell Brand to attempted indecent assault, while six other charges remain pending.

Deadline • 27 Oct 15:49

At Southwark Crown Court, a charge of indecent assault against Russell Brand was downgraded to attempted indecent assault, with the trial continuing over the next weeks.