London, Oct 12, 2026 (AFP) - Comedian Russell Brand appears in UK court for start of rape trial

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2026-10-12

British comedian and actor Russell Brand arrived at a London court on Monday for the start of his trial on multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. Once a left-wing personality and comedian who shot to fame as a television and radio presenter, he has rebranded himself as a conservative guru for millions of social media followers. Brand, 51, arrived at Southwark Crown Court in the British capital with his wife, Laura, wearing a grey suit and s......

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