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Russell Brand’s Defense in Rape Trial Is ‘A Lot of Half-Truths, but Spun Into Lies,’ Prosecution Claims in Closing Argument

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Russell Brand’s Defense in Rape Trial Is ‘A Lot of Half-Truths, but Spun Into Lies,’ Prosecution Claims in Closing Argument
Oct 30, 2026 5:40am PT Russell Brand’s Defense in Rape Trial Is ‘A Lot of Half-Truths, but Spun Into Lies,’ Prosecution Claims in Closing Argument

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See All Add us as a Google Preferred Source LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 30: British comedian and actor Russell Brand, accompanied by his wife Laura Brand, arrives at Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom on Friday, October 30, 2026. The high-profile appearance comes as judicial proceedings and police investigations continue regarding multiple sexual assault and rape allegations against the broadcast media figure. (Photo by Rasid Necati Aslim/Anadolu via Getty Images) Anadolu

Russell Brand‘s defense in his London rape trial was “a lot of half-truths” that were “spun into lies,” the prosecution said on Friday in its closing argument.

Brand has been charged with with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The case involves six female plaintiffs, all of whom are given automatic lifelong anonymity according to U.K. law, and relates to alleged offenses that occurred between 1999 and 2009.

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