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Jury sworn in for Russell Brand trial on rape and sexual assault charges

Prosecution expected to open its case on Wednesday after eight men and four women selected as jurors Russell Brand has attended court for the second day of…

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The Guardian reports: Prosecution expected to open its case on Wednesday after eight men and four women selected as jurors Russell 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.

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Russell Brand
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