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Russell Brand admits he’s ‘concerned’ at start of rape trial where he’s accused of being ‘ruthless sexual predator’

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Bradford, C. (2026, October 14). Russell Brand admits he’s ‘concerned’ at start of rape trial where he’s accused of being ‘ruthless sexual predator’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/world-news/russell-brand-admits-hes-concerned-at-start-of-rape-trial-where-hes-quickly-called-a-ruthless-sexual-predator/

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Russell Brand appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London for the start of his rape trial on Wednesday, where he expressed concern but maintained hope for positive outcomes. The comedian, who has pleaded not guilty to six charges including three counts of rape and three of sexual assault from incidents between 1999 and 2009, was met with accusations by the prosecution that he is a "ruthless, sexual predator" who manipulates women into satisfying his voracious sexual desires.

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Russell Brand, a 51-year-old comedian and actor, is on trial for rape and sexual assault charges in Southwark Crown Court in London. The case involves seven offenses, including three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault, and one allegation of attempted indecent assault against six women between 1999 and 2009. Brand denies the allegations and claims he has never engaged in non-consensual activity. Prosecutors describe him as a "ruthless" sexual predator who committed assaults in various locations such as hotel rooms, workplaces, a bar toilet, and his home address. The trial is expected to last for six to eight weeks, and the jury has now retired to consider its verdicts after three weeks of proceedings.

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Russell Brand admitted he was “concerned” Wednesday as he arrived at a UK court for the opening of his rape trial – where he was quickly accused of being a “ruthless, sexual, predator.”

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🔮 The 51-year-old “Get Him to the Greek” star smiled as he arrived at Southwark Crown Court in London, reaching for the hand of his wife of nine years, Laura Gallacher, who is standing by him at his trial. “I feel blessed — I feel of course concerned, but hopeful that this process will lead to good outcomes for everybody — that is my prayer,” he told waiting reporters, according to the BBC.

2026-10-14 · New York Post

Russell Brand admits he’s ‘concerned’ at start of rape trial where he’s accused of being ‘ruthless sexual predator’ · mixed framing

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Russell Brand admitted he was “concerned” Wednesday as he arrived at a UK court for the opening of his rape trial – where he was quickly accused of being a “ruthless, sexual, predator.” asserted

he → admit → trial

The 51-year-old “Get Him to the Greek” star smiled as he arrived at Southwark Crown Court in London, reaching for the hand of his wife of nine years, Laura Gallacher, who is standing by him at his trial. “I feel blessed — I feel of course concerned, but hopeful that this process will lead to good outcomes for everybody — that is my prayer,” he told waiting reporters, according to the BBC. uncertain

he → get → BBC

Brand is charged with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault tied to alleged incidents that occurred between 1999 and 2009. asserted

that → charge → 1999

He has pleaded not guilty to all the charges. asserted

He → plead → charges

Jurors were told Brand’s “desire for some form of sexual contact was indiscriminate and voracious.” asserted

desire → tell → contact

“He could be nice when he wanted to be — funny, undoubtedly; charming, likeable even — when he wanted something in return. uncertain

he → want → return

But then demanding, entitled, a flirt with a huge sexual appetite — child-like in his expectation that his every desire should be met,” prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones said. asserted

Jones → meet → expectation

“He was ruthless, he was calculated, and he was manipulative, and the prosecution say — a sexual predator. “To [Brand], women were simply a means to the end.” asserted

women → say → end

Russell Brand admits he’s ‘concerned’ at start of rape trial where he’s accused of being ‘ruthless sexual predator’

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