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Russell Brand trial over alleged rape
First reported Oct 15, 12:35 PM ET · Latest Oct 15, 2:01 PM ET · Explainer updated Oct 15, 2:25 PM ET
Where things stand
The trial of comedian Russell Brand is under way, with the Guardian reporting that a woman says he forced her to take half‑naked photographs before raping her, and the BBC noting that he faces multiple rape and assault charges.
What changed
The Guardian adds the allegation that the accuser was compelled to photograph Brand half‑naked, a detail not mentioned in the earlier BBC report.
Background
Brand is accused of raping a woman in a hotel room during the Labour party conference. He faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. “Rape” refers to non‑consensual sexual intercourse; “sexual assault” covers non‑consensual sexual touching; “indecent assault” is a lesser‑graded sexual offence. The case is being heard in court.
What we don’t know yet
The reports do not reveal what evidence will be presented, how the jury will rule, or any statements from Brand’s legal team.
Timeline of reporting
- Russell Brand forced alleged rape victim to take photos of him half naked, trial told — The Guardian
Woman claims comedian ‘pranced around like an ostrich’ before forcing himself on her in hotel room attack Russell Brand transformed into a “monster” when he allegedly forced a woman to take half-naked photographs of him before raping her in a hotel room at the
- Russell Brand accuser says he turned 'monster-like' before alleged rape — BBC News
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
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