Jury Begins Deliberations in Russell Brand Rape Trial

The jury in the trial of comedian Russell Brand has begun deliberations to decide on a verdict for seven charges, including rape, sexual assault, and attempted indecent assault. The conclusion of the trial follows three weeks of evidence presented to the court.

During the closing arguments, Brand's defense team argued that the comedian is not "some kind of psychopath who rapes people and thinks it's normal," asserting that he believed all sexual encounters were consensual. The defense also contended that a 2023 Channel 4 documentary about Brand "poisoned the well of justice deliberately" and "fundamentally corrupted" the accusers. Brand has pleaded not guilty to all charges, which span a decade from 1999.

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  1. Russell Brand Trial: Jury Begins Verdict Deliberations — Deadline,
  2. Jury in Russell Brand rape trial begins considering verdicts — BBC Entertainment & Arts,
  3. Russell Brand is not a ‘psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal’, court told — The Guardian World,
  4. Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears — BBC Entertainment & Arts,
  5. Russell Brand Is “Not a Psychopath Who Rapes People and Thinks It’s Normal,” Says Defense in Trial’s Closing Arguments — The Hollywood Reporter,
  6. Russell Brand Is Not ‘Some Kind of Psychopath Who Rapes People and Thinks It’s Normal,’ Defense Lawyer Says in Closing Argument — Variety,
  7. Russell Brand’s Defense Argues Channel 4 Film “Poisoned Well Of Justice Deliberately” — Deadline,
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