Russell Brand testifies on past behavior and media impact as charge reduced

The Guardian • 29 Oct 06:00

Comedian Russell Brand told a London court that he now views using his fame for sexual encounters as wrong, described his past as driven by an obsession with sex, and said media coverage has devastated his personal life.

London Evening Standard • 29 Oct 04:06

Comedian Russell Brand denied three rape, three sexual assault and one attempted indecent assault charges while testifying for more than four hours, emphasizing consent as fundamental.

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.