Russell Brand found not guilty of one of seven charges against him, judge rules
A British judge has dismissed one of the charges against Russell Brand during his ongoing criminal trial at London's Southwark Crown Court. Jurors were directed to acquit Brand of an indecent assault charge, which was replaced with a lesser allegation of attempted indecent assault. Brand, who took the witness stand to give evidence for the first time, continues to face remaining counts of rape and sexual assault. The trial proceeds following the conclusion of the prosecution's case.
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- ✓ Russell Brand was found not guilty of an indecent assault charge by a judge at Southwark Crown Court.
- ✓ The dismissed indecent assault charge was replaced with a lesser allegation of attempted indecent assault.
- ✓ Russell Brand took the witness stand to give evidence in his rape and sexual assault trial for the first time.
- ✓ Russell Brand faces accusations that include three rapes, three sexual assaults, and attempted indecent assault.
What changed
A judge dropped an indecent assault charge against Russell Brand and directed jurors to issue a not guilty verdict on that count.
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Russell Brand Cleared of One Charge in UK Trial
A British judge has dismissed one of the charges against Russell Brand during his ongoing criminal trial at London's Southwark Crown Court. Jurors were directed to acquit Brand of an indecent assault charge, which was replaced with a lesser allegation of attempted indecent assault. Brand, who took the witness stand to give evidence for the first time, continues to face remaining counts of rape and sexual assault. The trial proceeds following the conclusion of the prosecution's case.
Why it matters
The comedian and actor stands accused of multiple historical offenses. During his testimony on the witness stand, Brand stated that no one agreed to testify on his behalf and that his entire life has been consumed by the allegations. The legal proceedings at Southwark Crown Court continue with the remaining charges after the judge directed the partial acquittal.
What is confirmed
- Russell Brand was found not guilty of an indecent assault charge by a judge at Southwark Crown Court.
- The dismissed indecent assault charge was replaced with a lesser allegation of attempted indecent assault.
- Russell Brand took the witness stand to give evidence in his rape and sexual assault trial for the first time.
- Russell Brand faces accusations that include three rapes, three sexual assaults, and attempted indecent assault.
What to watch next
- Jurors reaching a verdict on the remaining charges against Russell Brand
- Closing arguments and jury deliberations at Southwark Crown Court
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