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- 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 - Transport Crime · City of London
Police seek man after Central line sexual assault
British Transport Police are appealing for the public's help to identify a man in connection with a sexual assault on a Central line train. The incident occurred on September 29 between Mile End and Bethnal Green stations.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 - Courts · City of London
Russell Brand faces rape and sexual assault charges at Southwark Crown Court
Russell Brand is on trial at Southwark Crown Court facing multiple charges including rape and sexual assault. The prosecution has detailed accusations from six women who claim a pattern of behaviour involving flattery before alleged attacks over a decade.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 60 
LatestMarilyn Manson Wembley Show Faces Renewed Cancellation Calls
More than a dozen charities have joined calls for Marilyn Manson's 2027 performance at Wembley Stadium to be cancelled. Brent Councillor Anton Georgiou is urging the venue and council to oppose the show amid sexual assault allegations and an upcoming jury trial.
4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- 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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Transport Crime · LondonParsons Green sexual assault: Police release CCTV
British Transport Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to following a sexual assault at Parsons Green Underground station. The incident occurred just after midnight on Tuesday, October 13.
London1 min readTrust 42 · Craft 53 · 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
Man denies child rape charges at Inner London Crown Court
Richard Aboagye, 49, is on trial at Inner London Crown Court denying four counts of raping a girl under 13 and one count of assault by penetration. The prosecution presented evidence alleging he told the victim other men were 'evil'.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41 - Courts · City of London
Detective raped by colleague calls for Met Commissioner to resign
Metropolitan Police Detective Constable Linda Williams has called for Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley to resign after settling a civil case against the force. She stated the Met's handling of her PTSD claims, suggesting her trauma was less severe as she was raped only once, felt like a re-traumatisation.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 71 · Hype 45 - Courts · City of London
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.
City of London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 68 · Hype 61 - Courts · City of London
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.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41 - Courts · City of London
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.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Courts · City of London
Russell Brand denies rape and sexual assault charges at London trial
Russell Brand is on trial facing seven charges including rape and sexual assault. A complainant told police she felt she had to 'close her eyes and try not to be there' during an alleged attack at a London bar in 2004. Brand denies all charges.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41 - Courts · City of London
Russell Brand rape accuser 'appalled' by MTV rehire
A woman told Southwark Crown Court she was appalled when MTV rehired Russell Brand as a presenter around 2006. She alleges Brand raped her in a Soho bar toilet in 2004. Brand denies all charges.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45 - Courts · City of London
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.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 55 
Courts · BrentCouncillor calls for Wembley Stadium review of Marilyn Manson performance
Wembley Stadium is in dialogue with a Brent councillor over Marilyn Manson's planned performance in 2027, following calls for the booking to be reviewed due to multiple sexual assault allegations against the artist.
Brent4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Courts · City of London
Ex-Met Officer Jailed for Sexual Assault
A former Metropolitan Police officer, Sijanta Thapa, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for sexually assaulting a colleague. The incident occurred in October 2020 after a social gathering. Thapa resigned from the force in 2024 following a separate allegation.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45 - 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
Cynthia Erivo film Prima Facie exposes legal system flaws
The film Prima Facie, starring Cynthia Erivo as a criminal defence barrister, highlights weaknesses in the British legal system's handling of sexual assault cases. While Erivo's performance is praised, the film is noted for disjointed moments and unfulfilled potential.
City of London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · 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