Russell Brand Arrives in Court for Rape and Sexual Assault Trial
Jury sworn in yesterday as proceedings begin at Southwark Crown Court for allegations spanning a decade.
Carla Rooney
Russell Brand arrived at court today for the start of his rape and sexual assault trial.
A jury, comprising eight men and four women, swore in yesterday at Southwark Crown Court.
Mr Justice Bennathan, the presiding judge, warned the jury to disregard any past reporting concerning Brand and allegations of sexual misconduct.
Prosecutors open their case against Brand today, Wednesday.
Brand stands accused of raping a woman in a hotel room during the Labour Party conference in Bournemouth, prosecutors claim.
Further prosecution claims allege he grabbed a TV worker’s breasts and forced her into a sex act in a toilet.
He is also accused of kissing and groping a radio station worker; other claims state he groped women and forced them into sexual acts.
Russell Brand received support at court from his wife, Laura Gallacher.