Jury sworn in for Russell Brand trial

Summary

A jury has been sworn in for Russell Brand’s trial on rape and sexual assault charges. The Irish Times reports that the allegations involve six women and date from 1999 to 2009. Brand has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault, the Globe and Mail reports.

Timeline

1. RTÉ

   12 Oct 2026, 08:40 UTCSource ↗

   RTÉ reports that Brand arrived in court as jury selection began for his trial on rape and sexual assault charges.

2. The Irish Times

   12 Oct 2026, 12:40 UTCSource ↗

   The Irish Times reports that a jury was selected and that Brand is accused of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault relating to six women from 1999 to 2009.

3. The Globe and Mail

   12 Oct 2026, 16:19 UTCSource ↗

   The Globe and Mail reports that Brand appeared in a London court for trial and pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault.

4. The Irish Times

   13 Oct 2026, 11:43 UTCSource ↗

   The Irish Times reports that the jury was sworn in and that the rape and sexual assault allegations date from 1999 to 2009.