Russell Brand faces three rape counts as London trial gets under way
The alleged offences relate to six women and span 1999 to 2009.
A jury has been picked for the trial of actor and comedian Russell Brand in London. Brand, 51, faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
The charges relate to alleged offences against six women between 1999 and 2009. The judge said Brand firmly denies the allegations.
The trial is expected to last about six weeks, with prosecutors opening their case later in the week. The judge warned jurors they must not research Brand at all.
Brand, once a regular on British TV, now mostly appears on online shows.
- Southwark Crown Court, London
- Location
- 1999 to 2009
- Period
- About six weeks
- Expected length
Why it mattersThe trial will test the allegations in court, and jurors will decide whether the charges are proven.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, as the trial is being held in a London court.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au
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