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Russell Brand trial begins with prosecution statements

Outlets agree that the trial has begun with the prosecution delivering its opening statements regarding the alleged offenses.

Russell Brand at the Cambridge Union Society
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At a glance

  • The prosecution began its case in the trial involving alleged sexual offenses by Russell Brand.123
  • The comedian and actor has denied the accusations against him.13

The trial involving Russell Brand began with the prosecution delivering opening statements outlining the accusations.123

The prosecution characterized the comedian and actor as a sexual predator during the court proceedings.12

The charges involve multiple female complainants who have never met each other.12

The defendant has vehemently denied the allegations against him.13

Where sources agree

  • Trial begins with prosecution opening statements3 of 3
  • Russell Brand denies allegations2 of 3

Who covered this

2 National1 International

Sources

  1. 1The Hollywood Reporter“Ruthless, Sexual Predator”: Russell Brand Rape Allegations Detailed as Prosecution Opens Case ↗
  2. 2BBC NewsRussell Brand was a 'sexual predator', says prosecution as rape trial begins ↗
  3. 3The New York TimesRussell Brand Trial: Prosecution Outlines the Accusations ↗

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