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Russell Brand Trial: Woman Details Alleged Rape After Asking Her to Take Photos of Him Half-Naked

The second day of Russell Brand’s criminal trial is underway in London, with the first complainant detailing an alleged rape at the 1999 Labour Party…

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According to Variety, the second day of Russell Brand’s criminal trial is underway in London, with the first complainant detailing an alleged rape at the 1999 Labour Party conference in Bournemouth.

Arriving to Southwark Crown Court on Thursday, Brand sported a grey suit, white shirt and black-and-white polka dot tie, with his hair tied back in a half-up.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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Russell Brand Trial, Details Alleged Rape, Asking Her, of Him Half-Naked
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