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- Courts · City of London
Russell Brand told police of 'promiscuous past' amid rape trial
Russell Brand told police his "very promiscuous" past has been "unfavourably reframed" into allegations of rape and sexual assault, his trial heard. The 51-year-old comedian denies seven offences against six women between 1999 and 2009.
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Russell Brand trial: Six women allege sex attacks
Actor and comedian Russell Brand is on trial at Southwark Crown Court facing seven charges, including rape and sexual assault, brought by six women. Allegations span a decade and include claims of a 'monster-like' attack in a hotel room and being dragged into a toilet.
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Kieran Hayler rape trial: Jury told to treat Katie Price evidence cautiously
Kieran Hayler is on trial at Lewes Crown Court facing three counts of rape and one of sexual assault. The prosecution has advised the jury to treat evidence from Katie Price with caution, suggesting up to 90% may be irrelevant.
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Russell Brand denies rape claims at Southwark Crown Court
A TV worker told Southwark Crown Court she was not starstruck by Russell Brand during an alleged 2004 assault in a central London bar. Brand denies seven charges including rape and sexual assault.
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Russell Brand accused of Soho bar assault
Russell Brand is on trial at Southwark Crown Court, accused of sexual assault and rape. An accuser told the court he had a 'maniacal grin' during an alleged incident in a Soho bar in 2004. Brand denies all charges, stating sexual encounters were consensual.
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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 LondonRussell Brand 'apologised for treating woman like an animal', court told
A woman told Southwark Crown Court that Russell Brand apologised for treating her "like an animal" after an alleged sexual encounter in 2009. The court heard claims of rape following consensual sex and a separate allegation involving a Channel 4 worker.
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Russell Brand denies rape and sexual assault charges at London trial
Russell Brand is on trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of attacking six women between 1999 and 2009. The prosecutor told the court Brand is a 'ruthless, calculated and manipulative' predator. Brand denies all charges, including three counts of rape and three of sexual assault.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 77 · Hype 65 
Courts · SouthwarkEx-Met officer trained in victim support faces rape trial
A former Metropolitan Police officer, Mark Tyrrell, is on trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of rape and sexual assault. Tyrrell, who admits misconduct in public office and perverting the course of justice, denies 17 charges related to sexual offences against a woman over two years.
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LatestKieran Hayler rape trial: Katie Price to give evidence
Kieran Hayler is on trial at Lewes Crown Court facing charges of rape and sexual assault allegedly committed in West Sussex in 2016. His ex-wife, Katie Price, is expected to give evidence during proceedings.
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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.
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Courts · CroydonCroydon man on trial for rape denies claims
A Croydon man, Edward McGrath, is on trial at Basildon Crown Court for alleged rape and sexual assault. He told Essex Police the accuser and her friends were fabricating their claims, a police interview played in court revealed. Christopher Stannard has pleaded guilty to burglary of the woman's flat.
Croydon4 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Courts · CroydonCroydon man on trial for rape in Southend
A Croydon man, Edward McGrath, is on trial at Basildon Crown Court accused of rape and sexual assault. The alleged incident occurred in a Southend car park. His associate, Christopher Stannard, has pleaded guilty to burgling the complainant's home.
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