Laura Brand testifies, calling Russell Brand kind and devoted father

Laura Brand testifies, calling Russell Brand kind and devoted father

Laura Brand testified at Southwark Crown Court, saying she feels seen and loved by her husband and describing him as kind and a devoted father, while Russell Brand continues to deny the seven sexual-offence charges against him, the BBC reported. Russell Brand took the stand for more than four hours, denying three rape, three sexual-assault and one attempted indecent assault charge and stressing that consent is fundamental, the London Evening Standard reported.

He added that he now regards using his fame to secure sexual encounters as wrong and said media coverage has devastated his personal life, the Guardian reported. Earlier, a judge had reduced an indecent assault count to attempted indecent assault, the Hollywood Reporter noted.

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29 अक्टूबर 2026
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Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father'
Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father'

BBC • 29 अक्टू 11:53

During the Southwark Crown Court hearing, Laura Brand said she feels seen and loved by her husband, while the entertainer faces seven sexual-offence charges that he denies.

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From sex ‘obsession’ to losing friends, key takeaways from Russell Brand’s testimony at trial
From sex ‘obsession’ to losing friends, key takeaways from Russell Brand’s testimony at trial

The Guardian • 29 अक्टू 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.

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Five biggest bombshells as Russell Brand gives evidence in rape trial
Five biggest bombshells as Russell Brand gives evidence in rape trial

London Evening Standard • 29 अक्टू 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.

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MS NOW • 28 अक्टू 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.

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Russell Brand says friends abandoned him after 'devastating' sex crime allegations
Russell Brand says friends abandoned him after 'devastating' sex crime allegations

Reuters • 28 अक्टू 17:03

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

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In four hours of tense evidence, Russell Brand told jurors he rose to ‘staggering fame’ but ‘misused’ it for sex
In four hours of tense evidence, Russell Brand told jurors he rose to ‘staggering fame’ but ‘misused’ it for sex

The Independent • 28 अक्टू 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.

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Russell Brand tells trial he had sex obsession but consent is ‘non-negotiable’
Russell Brand tells trial he had sex obsession but consent is ‘non-negotiable’

The Guardian • 28 अक्टू 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.

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Russell Brand takes the stand at his rape and sexual assault trial
Russell Brand takes the stand at his rape and sexual assault trial

CBS News • 28 अक्टू 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.

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Russell Brand Takes Stand in Rape Trial, No One Else Testifying

Variety • 28 अक्टू 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.

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Star Says No One Will Touch Him With a Bargepole
Star Says No One Will Touch Him With a Bargepole

The Hollywood Reporter • 28 अक्टू 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.

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Deadline • 28 अक्टू 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.

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Russell Brand gives evidence in rape and sexual assault trial - latest updates
Russell Brand gives evidence in rape and sexual assault trial - latest updates

The Guardian • 28 अक्टू 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.

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Judge Drops Indecent Assault Charge
Judge Drops Indecent Assault Charge

Variety • 27 अक्टू 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.

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Russell Brand Trial: Judge Drops Indecent Assault Charge, Replaces It With Attempted Assault Count
Russell Brand Trial: Judge Drops Indecent Assault Charge, Replaces It With Attempted Assault Count

Yahoo • 27 अक्टू 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.

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Russell Brand Trial: Judge Drops Indecent Assault Charge, Replaces It With Attempted Assault Count
Russell Brand Trial: Judge Drops Indecent Assault Charge, Replaces It With Attempted Assault Count

Yahoo • 27 अक्टू 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.

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Judge Reduces Charge as Star Gives Statement
Judge Reduces Charge as Star Gives Statement

The Hollywood Reporter • 27 अक्टू 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.

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Russell Brand Indecent Assault Charge Reduced By Judge: Trial Continues
Russell Brand Indecent Assault Charge Reduced By Judge: Trial Continues

Yahoo • 27 अक्टू 15:49

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

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Russell Brand Indecent Assault Charge Reduced As Trial Continues
Russell Brand Indecent Assault Charge Reduced As Trial Continues

Deadline • 27 अक्टू 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.

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