Russell Brand trial hears prosecution case

Summary

ABC reports that Brand appeared calm and almost zen-like in the dock at Southwark Crown Court as prosecutors began presenting their case. This follows reports that prosecutors at the trial’s opening described him as a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator.

Timeline

1. ABC

   16 Oct 2026, 19:18 UTCSource ↗

   ABC reports that Brand appeared calm in the dock as prosecutors began unfolding their case, and its headline says he was called a “maniac” and “predator.”