Russell Brand trial: Jury selection begins for rape, sexual assault case

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has made his first court appearance in London at the start of his rape and sexual assault trial. The case involves six women and seven alleged offences between 1999 and 2009. The proceedings are taking place at Southwark Crown Court, where jury selection has begun. The report explains the accusations, the judge's warning to potential jurors, and how the trial is unfolding at a time of heightened awareness around sexual violence. Brand is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

• Russell Brand's first court appearance in London for the start of the trial
• Six women and seven alleged offences between 1999 and 2009
• Jury selection and the judge's warning to potential jurors
• Context of heightened awareness around sexual violence

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has made his first court appearance in London for the start of his rape and sexual assault trial. The case involves six women and seven alleged offences between 1999 and 2009. Heidi Petracek explains the accusations, the judge's warning to potential jurors and how the trial is unfolding at a time of heightened awareness around sexual violence. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews