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Russell Brand Forcefully Denies Charges As He Gives Evidence During Rape Trial: “Consent Is More Important Than Sex Itself”

Russell Brand has claimed that “consent is more important than sex itself” as he forcefully denied the rape charges against him during a trial in London.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated October 28, 2026, 10:19 AM UTC

Taking to the witness stand at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday morning, the Forgetting Sarah Marshall star said his “entire life has been consumed by these allegations” since UK […].

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