Russell Brand faces rape trial in London
Comedian and actor Russell Brand faces rape and sexual assault charges in a London trial, with prosecutors characterising him as a calculating and manipulative predator. Six women have made allegations spanning from 1999 to more recent years, including claims of rape and sexual assault. The 51-year-old denies all allegations, maintaining that all his sexual encounters were consensual, with his defence set to present arguments throughout the trial extending into mid-December.
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