# Jury selection begins in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial

https://mins.news/en/video/97302

- Global News, 2026-10-13 01:45 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ75-NQ9Pi0

> Comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared in court in London for the first time as his trial on rape and sexual assault charges began. The case concerns six women and seven alleged offences said to have occurred between 1999 and 2009.

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