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The trial of Russell Brand continues

Oct 16, 2026 · 2m

Summary

Newstalk Breakfast reports on the ongoing trial of Russell Brand, charged with rape and multiple sexual offences. Reporter Clare Bode details prosecution evidence describing Brand as a manipulative predator, including testimony from a 1999 complainant who alleged he raped her in a hotel room. The segment highlights specific allegations of groping and non-consensual acts in various settings, noting that Brand denies all charges and maintains any contact was consensual.

Topics discussed

Intro and Russell Brand trial overview Prosecution's characterization of Brand Details of alleged offences and locations Testimony from the 1999 rape complainant Brand's defense and closing remarks
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