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Russell Brand Rape Trial Begins in London as Prosecution Opens Case

Prosecutors have opened their case against the comedian, alleging he was a 'ruthless sexual predator' who assaulted six women between 1999 and 2009.

13 publishers · 33 articles · first seen 12 Oct 2026 · updated 22d ago

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13 publishers have covered this in 33 articles since 12 Oct 2026. The New York Times published first, on 12 October at 06:00 UTC; Variety followed 2h 14m later. The most recent article, from The Guardian, appeared on 16 October at 15:21 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: The New York Times (major outlet), Variety (major outlet), ABC News (major outlet), The Hollywood Reporter (major outlet), CBS News (major outlet), The Guardian (major outlet), politico.com (major outlet), BBC Entertainment, Deadline, News - South China Morning Post, Rolling Stone, Times of India and 1 more, all listed under Sources below.

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How it unfolded

Every source in the order it published.

  1. The New York TimesRussell Brand’s Rape and Sexual Assault Trial: What to Know
  2. VarietyRussell Brand’s Criminal Trial Begins in London as He Faces Rape and Sexual Assault Charges
  3. BBC EntertainmentRussell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial
  4. ABC NewsRussell Brand arrives for his trial on rape and sexual assault charges
  5. DeadlineRussell Brand Rape Trial Gets Underway In London
  6. The Hollywood ReporterRussell Brand Arrives at London Court for Start of Rape Trial
  7. News - South China Morning PostUK comedian Russell Brand in London court for rape trial start
  8. CBS NewsRussell Brand goes on trial to face rape and sexual assault charges
  9. Rolling StoneRussell Brand’s Rape Trial Begins With Jury Selection
  10. The GuardianJury sworn in for Russell Brand trial on rape and sexual assault charges
  11. Show 23 later sources
    1. The GuardianRussell Brand trial for rape and sexual assault begins – live updates
    2. DeadlineRussell Brand Rape Trial: Prosecution Opens Case Against ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ Star
    3. VarietyRussell Brand Was ‘Ruthless and Calculated’ With a ‘Voracious’ Desire for ‘Sexual Contact,’ Prosecution Says in Rape Trial Opening Statement
    4. The New York TimesRussell Brand Labeled ‘Sexual Predator’ at Rape and Assault Trial
    5. Variety AustraliaRussell Brand Was ‘Ruthless and Calculated’ With a ‘Voracious’ Desire for ‘Sexual Contact,’ Prosecution Alleges in Rape Trial Opening Statement
    6. ABC NewsProsecution labels Russell Brand 'ruthless sexual predator' at opening of trial
    7. BBC EntertainmentRussell Brand was a 'sexual predator', says prosecution as rape trial begins
    8. The GuardianRussell Brand was ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator, court told
    9. The Hollywood Reporter“Ruthless, Sexual Predator”: Russell Brand Rape Allegations Detailed as Prosecution Opens Case
    10. Rolling Stone‘Ruthless and Calculated’: Opening Statements Begin in Russell Brand Rape Trial
    11. DeadlineRussell Brand’s Accusers: Prosecutors Claim ‘Despicable Me’ Star Preyed On Women In TV Industry During “Frenzied” & “Wild-Eyed” Incidents
    12. Times of IndiaRussell Brand called a ‘ruthless’ sexual predator as rape trial begins in London
    13. NMERussell Brand accused of being a “ruthless” sexual predator during first day of rape trial
    14. DeadlineRussell Brand Trial: Woman Alleges She Was Raped By Star In Hotel Room After He Posed For Semi-Nude Photos
    15. VarietyRussell Brand Trial: Woman Details Alleged Rape After Asking Her to Take Photos of Him Half-Naked
    16. BBC EntertainmentRussell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant
    17. The GuardianRussell Brand told woman ‘it’s just fun’ as he raped her, court hears
    18. The Hollywood ReporterRussell Brand Accuser Says Alleged Rape Left Her Feeling “Dirty” and in Fear She Was Pregnant
    19. politico.comRFK Jr. and his allies are standing by Russell Brand as the comedian’s rape trial begins
    20. BBC EntertainmentSex was 'huge preoccupation for Russell Brand', ex-flatmate tells trial
    21. DeadlineRussell Brand Accuser Argues He Wanted To Assault Her When Trying To Drag Her Into A Toilet: “The Intent Was There”
    22. VarietyRussell Brand Trial: Second Woman Alleges He Was a ‘Wild-Eyed Maniac’ as He Tried to Pull Her Into Bathroom
    23. The GuardianRussell Brand was ‘wild-eyed maniac’ when trying to drag woman into toilets, court told

Sources

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  1. Russell Brand was ‘wild-eyed maniac’ when trying to drag woman into toilets, court told The Guardian ·
  2. Russell Brand Trial: Second Woman Alleges He Was a ‘Wild-Eyed Maniac’ as He Tried to Pull Her Into Bathroom Variety ·
  3. RFK Jr. and his allies are standing by Russell Brand as the comedian’s rape trial begins politico.com ·
  4. Russell Brand Accuser Says Alleged Rape Left Her Feeling “Dirty” and in Fear She Was Pregnant The Hollywood Reporter ·
  5. Russell Brand told woman ‘it’s just fun’ as he raped her, court hears The Guardian ·
  6. Russell Brand Trial: Woman Details Alleged Rape After Asking Her to Take Photos of Him Half-Naked Variety ·
Show 27 more sources
  1. “Ruthless, Sexual Predator”: Russell Brand Rape Allegations Detailed as Prosecution Opens Case The Hollywood Reporter ·
  2. Russell Brand was ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator, court told The Guardian ·
  3. Prosecution labels Russell Brand 'ruthless sexual predator' at opening of trial ABC News ·
  4. Russell Brand Was ‘Ruthless and Calculated’ With a ‘Voracious’ Desire for ‘Sexual Contact,’ Prosecution Alleges in Rape Trial Opening Statement Variety Australia ·
  5. Russell Brand Labeled ‘Sexual Predator’ at Rape and Assault Trial The New York Times ·
  6. Russell Brand Was ‘Ruthless and Calculated’ With a ‘Voracious’ Desire for ‘Sexual Contact,’ Prosecution Says in Rape Trial Opening Statement Variety ·
  7. Russell Brand trial for rape and sexual assault begins – live updates The Guardian ·
  8. Jury sworn in for Russell Brand trial on rape and sexual assault charges The Guardian ·
  9. Russell Brand goes on trial to face rape and sexual assault charges CBS News ·
  10. Russell Brand Arrives at London Court for Start of Rape Trial The Hollywood Reporter ·
  11. Russell Brand arrives for his trial on rape and sexual assault charges ABC News ·
  12. Russell Brand’s Criminal Trial Begins in London as He Faces Rape and Sexual Assault Charges Variety ·
  13. Russell Brand’s Rape and Sexual Assault Trial: What to Know The New York Times ·
  14. Russell Brand Accuser Argues He Wanted To Assault Her When Trying To Drag Her Into A Toilet: “The Intent Was There” Deadline
  15. Sex was 'huge preoccupation for Russell Brand', ex-flatmate tells trial BBC Entertainment
  16. Russell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant BBC Entertainment
  17. Russell Brand Trial: Woman Alleges She Was Raped By Star In Hotel Room After He Posed For Semi-Nude Photos Deadline
  18. Russell Brand accused of being a “ruthless” sexual predator during first day of rape trial NME
  19. Russell Brand called a ‘ruthless’ sexual predator as rape trial begins in London Times of India
  20. Russell Brand’s Accusers: Prosecutors Claim ‘Despicable Me’ Star Preyed On Women In TV Industry During “Frenzied” & “Wild-Eyed” Incidents Deadline
  21. ‘Ruthless and Calculated’: Opening Statements Begin in Russell Brand Rape Trial Rolling Stone
  22. Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', says prosecution as rape trial begins BBC Entertainment
  23. Russell Brand Rape Trial: Prosecution Opens Case Against ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ Star Deadline
  24. Russell Brand’s Rape Trial Begins With Jury Selection Rolling Stone
  25. UK comedian Russell Brand in London court for rape trial start News - South China Morning Post
  26. Russell Brand Rape Trial Gets Underway In London Deadline
  27. Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial BBC Entertainment

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