A high-profile rape and sexual assault trial involving a comedian accused of multiple offenses spanning a decade has entered its next phase with a jury now selected. The prosecution is set to present its case, following the defendant’s denial of all charges against six women. Allegations include three counts of rape, three of sexual assault, and one of indecent assault, with proceedings continuing in court. The trial follows two days of jury selection and the defendant’s attendance.
Prosecution expected to open its case on Wednesday after eight men and four women selected as jurorsRussell Brand has attended court for the second day of his rape and sexual assault trial and a jury has been selected in the case.The 51-year-old comedian faces three charges of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault against six women, in allegations spanning 10 years from 1999 to 2009. Brand denies all the charges. Continue reading...
