Jury selection begins in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial in London2026-10-12Brand faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault over alleged incidents between 1999 and 2009; he denies the charges.The case is being heard at Southwark Crown Court in London.Jury selection began, and the judge warned jurors not to research Brand or the case.The charges concern six women, and the trial is expected to last up to 10 weeks.Prosecutors described Brand as a ruthless, calculating and manipulative sexual predator; he denies the allegations.Russell Brand’s rape & assault case receives first update (The News International)Russell Brand leans on one person during major assault case (Geo News)Russell Brand arrives at a London court for his trial on rape and sexual assault charges (The New York Post)Russell Brand’s rape & assault case begins in London court (The News International)Comedian Russell Brand was a ruthless sexual predator, UK prosecutors say (CNA)British comedian Russell Brand’s rape trial begins in London (Daily Sabah)Russell Brand cinsel saldırı duruşmasına eşiyle birlikte katıldı (Habertürk)