# Russell Brand was a ‘sexual predator’, prosecution alleges as rape trial begins

https://mins.news/en/video/100032

- BBC News, 2026-10-14 15:35 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azOa70-rwmk

> Russell Brand’s trial on rape and sexual assault charges began on Wednesday. Prosecutors described him as “ruthless” and a “sexual predator”. The actor and comedian faces three rape counts, three sexual assault charges and one count of indecent assault, based on allegations by six women covering 1999 to 2009. He denies the charges.

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