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Russell Brand tells court 'consent is more important than sex'

Original: Russell Brand tells trial ‘consent is more important than sex’ https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.stan dard.co.uk/news/c

Russell Brand, on trial at Southwark Crown Court over rape and sexual assault charges, told jurors that 'consent is more important than sex' as he continued giving evidence in his defence. The comedian and actor denies all allegations brought by multiple women, with testimony from alleged victims and witnesses continuing to draw close media attention.

Why now: The high-profile sexual offences trial of a well-known celebrity is generating major public and media interest.

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• Russell Brand tells trial ‘consent is more important than sex’ https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.stan dard.co.uk/news/crime/russell-brand-southwark-crown-court-the-times-sunday-times-mtv-b1302633.html · standard.co.uk@web.brid.gy

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