Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault in London Trial

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Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at London's Southwark Crown Court. During the trial, Brand's legal team successfully blocked the prosecution from mentioning his former marriage to Katy Perry in opening arguments.
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What Donald Trump said about Russell Brand after marriage to Katy Perry (opens The Independent in a new tab)
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Russell Brand’s Marriage to Katy Perry Blocked From Being Mentioned by Prosecution in Rape Trial (opens Variety in a new tab)
Russell Brand’s marriage to Katy Perry was reportedly blocked from being mentioned in the prosecution’s opening arguments in his London rape and sexual assault trial following objections from the comedian’s legal team. Brand, 51, was found guilty of one count…
