Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on Trial
Fame Under Fire is at Southwark Crown Court for the trial of comedian, actor and broadcaster Russell Brand.
Brand faces seven sexual offence charges involving six women: three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. The alleged offences date from 1999 to 2009.
He has pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
Under UK court reporting rules, cameras and recording device are not allowed inside the courtroom. For Fame Under Fire, Russell Brand on Trial, Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty will take you inside the case another way. Every day we’ll bring you updates on what the jury hears, with expert analysis of what is happening and the law behind the case.
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