Russell Brand Sex Assault Trial Begins In London

Missoula, MT, October 14, 2026 —

The sex assault trial of actor-comedian Russell Brand has begun at Southwark Crown Court in London, with a prosecutor outlining accusations involving six women.

During opening statements, the prosecutor described Brand as a “ruthless sexual predator” and detailed allegations of rape and sexual assault. The accusations concern incidents said to have occurred between 1999 and 2009, according to the information provided about the case.

The allegations are accusations presented in the trial; the summary of the proceedings does not report a verdict or establish that the alleged conduct occurred. It also does not provide further details about the individual allegations, the specific charges before the court, or the evidence discussed in the opening statements.

Brand’s response to the accusations was not included in the available information. No details were provided about the expected length of the trial, its schedule, or what happened after the opening statements. The information also does not identify the six women or describe their accounts beyond the broad categories of alleged rape and sexual assault.

The case has therefore begun with the prosecution’s description of the allegations, but the reported details remain limited. Further information about the proceedings, including any response from Brand and the court’s eventual findings, was not provided. Until a verdict is reported, the accusations should be understood as allegations being considered at trial, rather than established findings.

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