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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Mr Justice Bennathan
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Mr Justice Bennathan, 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 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.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45 - Courts · City of London
Russell Brand accuser feared pregnancy after 1999 Labour conference alleged rape
A woman told Southwark Crown Court she feared she might be pregnant after alleging Russell Brand raped her at a Labour Party conference in 1999. The trial continues with Brand denying all charges.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 77 · Hype 41 - Courts · City of London
Russell Brand rape accuser details hotel room encounter
A woman alleging Russell Brand raped her at a Labour Party conference in 1999 has described feeling 'dirty' and fearing pregnancy after the encounter. She told Southwark Crown Court she kept quiet for years due to Brand's rising fame. Brand denies all charges.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45 
Courts · SouthwarkRussell Brand trial begins at Southwark Crown Court
Russell Brand is due to appear at Southwark Crown Court on Monday for the start of his trial. He faces multiple charges including rape and sexual assault, with the proceedings expected to last up to ten weeks.
Southwark2 min readTrust 48 · Craft 75 · Hype 15