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Russell Brand Gives Evidence as Rape and Sexual Assault Trial Continues

Brand has begun his defence at Southwark Crown Court, denying the allegations a day after a judge replaced an indecent assault charge with an attempted offence.

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Former assistant describes Brand's behaviour in evidence to court

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Court hears Brand's police account denying forced encounters

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Brand denies charges and testifies about consent

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  1. Russell Brand begs jurors for 'forgiveness' in rape trial as he says he dedicated his life to 'beyond reckless philandering'
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  2. UK comedian Brand tells rape trial 'consent is fundamental'
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  3. Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial - FOX 8 News
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  4. Russell Brand tells trial he had sex obsession but consent is ‘non-negotiable’
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  5. Prosecution Rejects Russell Brand’s Claim He Has Been Abandoned: “You Have A Platform Of Millions”
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  1. Russell Brand told police he led a ‘very promiscuous’ life, trial hears
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  2. Judge Issues Surprising Decision in Russell Brand Case
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  3. Russell Brand says he was ‘promiscuous’ but denies forcing himself onto women
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  4. Russell Brand Trial: Judge Drops Indecent Assault Charge, Replaces It With Attempted Assault Count
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  5. Russell Brand found not guilty of one of seven charges against him, judge rules
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  1. Russell Brand 'Looked Possessed' During Alleged London Bar Rape
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  2. Russell Brand Trial: Former PA Recalls “Insane Sexual Appetite” and Says “He Never Seemed Happy After”
    The Hollywood Reporter
  3. Russell Brand’s behaviour was ‘on another level’ and he was sleeping with people ‘day and night’, ex-assistant claims
    The Independent
  4. Russell Brand had ‘insane sexual appetite’ and his bad behaviour was normalised, trial told
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  5. Russell Brand’s Former Assistant Claims Women Came To Comedian’s Flat For Sex All The Time But He “Never Seemed Happy” Afterwards
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