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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Ian Winter KC
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Ian Winter KC, from October 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Courts · City of London
Russell Brand jailed for rape and sexual assault
Comedian Russell Brand has been convicted at Southwark Crown Court of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. He was ordered to begin his prison sentence immediately after the guilty verdicts last Thursday and is due for sentencing on Monday.
City of London3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 41 
Courts · City of LondonKatherine Ryan: 'Grief and relief' after Russell Brand guilty verdict
Comedian Katherine Ryan has spoken of her 'grief and relief' after Russell Brand was found guilty of one rape and three sexual assaults. She described a 'nuanced mix of emotions' among women following the verdict, and criticised Brand's legal team's conduct outside court.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41- Courts · City of London
Russell Brand faces seven charges at Southwark Crown Court
Comedian Russell Brand is on trial at Southwark Crown Court facing seven charges, including three counts of rape and three of sexual assault. The alleged offences span a decade, beginning in 1999. Brand denies all charges, and his defence has argued that widespread publicity has compromised the case.
City of London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41 - Courts · City of London
Russell Brand denies rape and sexual assault charges
Comedian Russell Brand denies three charges of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of attempted indecent assault against six women. His defence barrister told Southwark Crown Court that recent allegations had 'poisoned the well of justice', potentially influencing earlier complaints.
City of London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41 - Courts · City of London
Russell Brand denies rape claims, citing 'promiscuous' lifestyle
Russell Brand has told police his "very promiscuous" celebrity lifestyle has been "unfavourably reframed" into rape and sexual assault claims. The comedian, who denies all charges, was questioned four times between November 2023 and July 2025.
City of London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41 - Courts · City of London
Russell Brand accuser tells court 'I couldn't fight back'
A woman accusing Russell Brand of rape told Southwark Crown Court she felt unable to resist, stating 'I couldn't fight back'. Brand faces multiple charges related to alleged incidents involving six women, which he denies.
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