Inside Russell Brand's trial, where he was called a 'maniac' and 'predator'

Mazoe Ford and Riley Stuart · ABC News (AU)

Published 17 Oct 2026, 6:18 am·1 h ago·1 min read

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The world-famous actor and comedian appeared calm and almost zen-like as he sat in the dock at Southwark Crown Court, and the prosecution began unfolding its case against him.

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