This is the Day 1 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
Courthouse: Southwark Crown Court, London, United Kingdom.
Officers of the court
Judge:
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE BENNATHAN
CPS v. Russell Brand – Day 1 Trial Summary
Day 1 of CPS v. Russell Brand at Southwark Crown Court opened with the prosecution delivering its opening statements detailing the allegations across counts 5, 6, and 7, which involve workplace sexual misconduct, a 2009 incident of alleged non-consensual anal penetration following consensual activity, and an encounter during a DVD production. Following opening statements, the prosecution began its presentation of evidence by calling its first witness—an unnamed former housemate of Russell Brand—who testified about Brand’s living arrangements, admissions that things may have gone too far, and interactions with police and documentary investigators.
Full report below!
