# Russell Brand Starts Rape Trial

> Russell Brand begins London rape trial after six women accuse him of sexual assault.
- Title: Russell Brand Starts Rape Trial · The Hollywood Reporter
- Summary: Russell Brand begins London rape trial after six women accuse him of sexual assault. Russell Brand faces rape and sexual assault trial in London after six…
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- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/russell-brand-london-court-rape-sexual-assault-trial-1236727652
- Author: Lily Ford
- Published: 2026-10-12T09:34:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: russell brand, southwark crown court, rape trial, sexual assault, london court, six women, 1999, 2009
## Russell Brand arrives at court
Russell Brand arrived at London’s Southwark Crown Court on Monday for the start of his rape and sexual assault trial.
## Trial details
The trial begins with jury selection and could last up to 10 weeks, with six women accusing Brand of three counts of rape, three sexual assaults, and one indecent assault.
## Accusations timeline
The accusations date from 1999 to 2009, with Brand photographed in a grey suit and sunglasses with his wife Laura.
## Key takeaway

Russell Brand faces rape and sexual assault trial in London after six women accused him of crimes from 1999 to 2009.