# Russell Brand faces UK trial over alleged rape and sexual assault

https://mins.news/en/video/102765

- ABC News, 2026-10-16 08:27 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnEkaNBvGYs

> Russell Brand appeared in a UK court facing rape and sexual assault allegations, which he denies. On Thursday, one accuser called him a “monster” and alleged that he raped her.

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