Russell Brand denies rape and sexual assault charges at London trial
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Russell Brand denied charges of rape and sexual assault as he took the stand at a London court during his trial.
- Russell Brand told the court he had an obsession with sex as a younger man but denied setting a goal to sleep with 5,000 women.
- The former comedian insisted he has never forced himself on any woman.
- Brand told jurors that consent is non-negotiable and more important than sex itself.
- Brand stated that his arrival at court marked the day for truth and justice.
“today is the day for truth and justice”
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 67% left, 0% center, 33% right.
How each side framed it
Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at rape, sex assault trial
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Timeline
First to report: ABC News (AP wire) (); 3 articles from 3 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): ABC News (AP wire), The Guardian
- Right-leaning (1): Sunday Guardian
Sources
- Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at rape, sex assault trial — ABC News (AP wire) (left-leaning) ·
- Russell Brand tells trial he had sex obsession but that consent is ‘non-negotiable’ — The Guardian (left-leaning) ·
- Ivan Toney Assault Case: England Striker Faces June 2028 Trial Over Alleged Soho Nightclub Attack on Saber Da Silva — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning) ·