The Trial of Russell Brand

On the fifth day of the trial of Russell Brand, Woman 2 took the stand. She described how Brand allegedly tried to pull her into a male toilet in 2001, going from a “friendly” person to a “wild-eyed maniac.”The defence suggested it could have been an invitation for a consensual encounter.Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him.Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all.Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode.Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com

WARNING: This episode contains descriptions some listeners may find distressing.On the fourth day of the trial of Russell Brand we heard from the first complainant. She alleges that Brand raped her in 1999 in Bournemouth. In an emotional video interview, the court heard her describe to police how she “couldn’t breathe” and told him “no, I don’t want this.” The defence barrister suggested the encounter was instead a consensual one-night stand.Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him.Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all.If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:Rape Crisis England & WalesNHS - Help after rape and sexual assaultWatch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode.We want to hear from you: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com

With our reporters following every word in court, the trial of Russell Brand began in earnest today. The prosecution laid out their case, calling Brand “ruthless, calculating, and manipulative…a sexual predator.” Brand has denied all charges against him.Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode.

Today, the trial of Russell Brand began at Southwark Crown Court. Brand stands accused of seven charges, including rape and other sexual offences. He has denied all charges. In court today, the jurors who will decide Brand’s fate began to be chosen.Follow or subscribe to never miss an episode.

From provocative stand-up comedian to Hollywood leading man, Russell Brand will stand trial next month on seven charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault. He has pleaded not guilty to each. Every day throughout the trial, Luke Jones will be joined by Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace, to dissect the evidence and discuss where the case might go next.Before the trial begins on Monday 12 October, we look back on Russell Brand’s career, and the allegations against him.New episodes daily from October 12th. Host: Luke Jones, with Rosamund Urwin, Chief News Correspondent for The Sunday Times and Charlotte Wace, Investigations Correspondent for The Times.

On Monday 12th of October, Russell Brand will stand trial in London’s Southwark Crown Court on seven charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault, relating to six women between 1999 and 2009.He has pleaded not guilty to each charge.We'll be bringing you daily updates throughout the trial.There will be no cameras inside the courtroom, no microphones, nor rolling news feed. Instead, we will be there. Every day throughout the trial, Luke Jones will be joined by The Sunday Times Chief News Correspondent Rosamund Urwin, and The Times Investigations Correspondent Charlotte Wace, to dissect the evidence, unpack what the jury heard and explain where the case might go next.New episodes daily from October 12th. Hosts: Luke Jones, with Rosamund Urwin, Chief News Correspondent for The Sunday Times and Charlotte Wace, Investigations Correspondent for The Times.

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