Russell Brand rape trial opens as prosecutors call him a 'sexual predator'
The trial of British comedian and actor Russell Brand began in a UK court, with prosecutors alleging he was a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator. Brand, 50, faces rape and sexual assault charges and denies all allegations against him. The high-profile case stems from a 2023 joint media investigation that prompted a major reassessment of his career and celebrity conduct.
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