Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty as Sex Assault Trial Opens in London
During the opening of his sex assault trial in London, UK, prosecutors described actor-comedian Russell Brand as a ruthless sexual predator who allegedly assaulted six women over a decade. Brand has pleaded not guilty to charges including rape and sexual…
Corpus Christi, TX, October 14, 2026 —
Prosecutors made allegations against actor-comedian Russell Brand as his sex assault trial opened in London, United Kingdom, describing him as a “ruthless sexual predator.” They allege that he assaulted six women over a decade.
Brand has pleaded not guilty to charges that include rape and sexual assault. The allegations presented by prosecutors are not established findings, and the plea means he denies the charges.
The available information does not specify the court, the dates of the alleged incidents, the precise charges or how many counts Brand faces. It also does not provide details of the individual allegations or responses from the women involved. Those details cannot be confirmed from the information provided.
The opening of the trial marks the start of the proceedings described in the summary. No information was provided about the expected length of the trial, the evidence presented, or when the court may reach a decision. Further developments and the outcome were not included in the available account.
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