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Russell Brand’s Southwark Crown Court trial

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Where it stands

Russell Brand arrived at Southwark Crown Court on 12 October 2026 for the start of his trial on seven rape and sexual assault charges concerning six women, which he denies. Jury selection was expected to begin that morning; the report does not establish that jurors were selected or sworn, or that the prosecution opened its case. The trial has not been reported as concluded or otherwise resolved.

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  1. Update 1Russell Brand arrives for seven-count rape and sexual assault trial

The story so far

  1. Update 1

    Russell Brand arrives for seven-count rape and sexual assault trial

    After two rounds of charges and a postponed start, Brand arrived at Southwark Crown Court on 12 October. He denies all seven counts; jury selection was expected, but its progress was not yet established.

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    • The opening-day accounts do not establish whether jury selection has begun or concluded, whether jurors have been sworn, or whether the prosecution has opened. The October trial judge’s identity is also not established.

History

  1. Opened1 report

Who's involved

People

  • Russell BrandEnglish comedian, actor, and podcaster (born 1975)1 report

Places

  • Southwark Crown Court1 English Grounds, London SE1 2HU, UK1 report

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Who reported what

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Trial start and jury selectionNot independently confirmed3
Brand’s pleas to the chargesNot independently confirmed3
Alleged period of the offencesNot independently confirmed3
Expected trial durationNot independently confirmed3
Charges Brand facesNot independently confirmed2
Number of women involvedNot independently confirmed2

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