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Russell Brand gives evidence in UK sex crimes trial

Russell Brand testified at London's Southwark Crown Court in the third week of his trial, denying all allegations and telling the court that a 2023 documentary accusing him of misconduct had a devastating effect on his friendships. The 51-year-old comedian and actor faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault, and an attempted indecent assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009.

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