‘I couldn’t breathe’: Russell Brand trial hears from first alleged victim - The Latest

“我无法呼吸”:罗素·布兰德案首名涉嫌受害者出庭作证 - 最新消息

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2026-10-16

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Former comedian Russell Brand is on trial facing multiple charges of rape and sexual assault against six women, spanning a decade from 1999 to 2009. On Thursday the court heard evidence from a woman who alleged Russell Brand told her “it’s just fun” as he raped her at the 1999 Labour party conference. He denies all the allegations against him. Lucy Hough speaks to senior national news editor Aaron Sharp – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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  • This is The Guardian.

  • Uncertainty strikes.

  • I was surrounded.

  • The aisle and the options were closing in.

  • There were paint rollers, satin and matte finish, angle brushes, and natural bristles.

  • There were too many choices.

  • What if I never got my living room painted?

  • What if I couldn't figure out what type of paint to use?

  • What if...

  • Just a warning that in this episode, we will be talking about serious allegations of rape and sexual assault.

  • So if that's something that is likely to impact you, maybe skip this episode.

  • Mustn't forget that the reason he is there is because of the bravery of these six women who've come forward,

  • reported their stories to the police.

  • Mr Bram, how are you feeling this morning?

  • I'm blessed, thank you very much.

  • He is the beard-wearing, cross-carrying, born-again Christian

  • who wants to characterise himself as a righteous man who is beset on all sides by critics.

  • From the Guardians today in Focus, this is The Latest with me, Lucy Hoth.

  • Russell Brand, the former comedian, is in court facing multiple charges of rape and sexual assault.

  • Aaron Sharp, you're our senior national news editor.