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Russell Brand rape trial opens as prosecution sets out case
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Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault trial has begun, with a jury sworn in and prosecutors opening their case at court in the UK. Prosecutors described the comedian as a ruthless sexual predator, while jurors were shown a photograph of his bedroom. Brand's defence told the court that sexual consent is fundamental. The trial is drawing extensive live coverage from British media as the first day of testimony unfolds.
Why now: The trial of a high-profile comedian on serious charges has just started, attracting heavy news coverage.
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Evidence
- From sex ‘obsession’ to losing friends, key takeaways from Russell Brand’s testimony at trial · The Guardian
- Russell Brand rape trial live: Comedian's wife giving evidence in his rape trial · Sky News
- Russell Brand tells trial sexual consent is 'fundamental' · BBC
- Rape trial jurors shown photo of Russell Brand’s bedroom · The Telegraph
- Rape trial latest: Russell Brand a ruthless sexual predator, court told · Sky News
- Russell Brand: Prosecution to open case in rape trial - live updates · BBC
- Prosecutors to open case against Brand in rape trial · RTE.ie
- Russell Brand rape trial latest: Court to hear case against comedian after jury sworn in · Sky News
- Russell Brand rape trial live: Comedian arrives for first day of testimony · The Telegraph
- Jury sworn in for Russell Brand trial on rape and sexual assault charges · The Guardian
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