This is the Day 5 of the seven week trial report of the Russell Brand trial, accused of rape, sexual assault of seven women. Russell Brand pleads not guilty to all charges stating that the encounters have been reimagined by the complainants.
CHARGE(S):
1. 3 Counts of Rape
2. 3 Counts of Sexual Assault
3. 1 Count of Indecent Assault
Victim(s): Anonymous according to the sexual offences act 1992
Courthouse: Southwark Crown Court, London, United Kingdom.
Officers of the court
Judge:
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE BENNATHAN
Barristers/Attorneys:
Crown Prosecution Service – Riel Karmy-Jones KC
Defence – Ian Winter KC
CPS v. Russell Brand – Day 5 Trial Summary
Day 5 of CPS v. Russell Brand at Southwark Crown Court experienced technical difficulties with the live feed between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM BST, resulting in limited availability of certain testimonies. The proceedings featured a brief redirect examination of the Count 4 complainant regarding specific physical sensations, followed by the commencement of the direct examination of the Count 6 complainant via a pre-recorded video interview from May 2025. The Count 6 complainant detailed a 2009 series of events beginning with a fan encounter at the Apollo, subsequent consensual elements, and a later visit to Brand’s residence where she alleged non-consensual anal penetration, physical injury, and being told to clean the bed before being rushed out. Her direct examination is set to continue tomorrow 21st October 2026.
Full report below!
