# Jury in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial retires to consider verdicts

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-11-03T16:19:33+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/03/jury-russel-brand-rape-sexual-assault-trial-retires-consider-verdicts
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/jury-in-russell-brand-rape-and-sexual-assault-trial-retires-to-conside-658c1e/

Judge tells jurors he will be able to accept only a unanimous decision on seven charges against the comedian The jury in Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault trial has retired to consider its verdicts. Brand, 51, has been described as a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator during the three-week trial at Southwark crown court. The comedian is accused of seven offences, including

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