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Jury begins deliberating at Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault trial

LONDON (AP) — Jurors have begun considering their verdicts in the trial of Russell Brand on charges of rape and sexual assault.

Covered by 10 sources from 5 countries. First reported by The Independent ·

How 10 newspapers cover this story

  1. The IndependentUnited KingdomFirst report

    Retired golfer Bernard Gallacher appears in court for son-in-law Russell Brand's rape trial

    Bernard Gallacher sat next to his daughter in the public gallery as Brand’s lawyer started to deliver his closing speech

    · Russell Brand rape trial: What his lawyer said about each allegation

    · Russell Brand's lawyer hits out at media allegations in closing speech at rape trial

    · What Russel Brand's lawyer said in defence of each allegation against him

    · Jury begins deliberating at Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault trial

  2. Daily MailUnited Kingdom

    Russell Brand's lawyer questions why victims did not 'scream more' when they were attacked as his father-in-law Bernard Gallacher accompanies him to court

    Russell Brand's barrister today claimed the actor is not a 'psychopath that rapes people and thinks that is normal'.

  3. Evening StandardUnited Kingdom

    Ten bombshell moments from the Russell Brand rape trial

    Brand is charged with seven offences, including rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault - and he denies all the alleged crimes

    · Jury retires to consider verdicts in Russell Brand trial

  4. BBC NewsUnited Kingdom

    Jury in Russell Brand rape trial begins considering verdicts

    The media personality has been on trial for three weeks, after pleading not guilty to all charges.

  5. DeadlineUnited States

    Russell Brand Trial: Jury Begins Verdict Deliberations

    Russell Brand’s rape trial has concluded and the jury has begun deliberations on a verdict. After more than three weeks of evidence, the jury will now consider whether to convict or acquit Brand of seven charges: three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of attempted indecent assault. The…

  6. ABC News AustraliaAustralia

    The key takeaways from Russell Brand's trial as jurors consider their verdict

    The jury in the Russell Brand rape trial begins its deliberations in London after more than three weeks of evidence. Here is what the jurors will be weighing up.

  7. StuffNew Zealand

    Jury begins deliberating at Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault trial

    LONDON (AP) — Jurors have begun considering their verdicts in the trial of Russell Brand on charges of rape and sexual assault.

  8. The GuardianUnited Kingdom

    Jury in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial retires to consider verdicts

    Judge tells jurors he will only be able to accept unanimous decisions on seven charges against the comedian The jury in Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault trial has retired to consider its verdicts. Brand, 51, has been described as a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator during the three-week…

  9. Rolling StoneUnited States

    Jury Begins Deliberation in Russell Brand’s Rape and Sexual Assault Trial

    The comedian and YouTuber has pleaded not guilty to the seven counts against him

  10. Global NewsCanada

    Jury deliberations begin in Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault trial

    After three weeks of argument and evidence, Judge Joel Bennathan told the jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court that they must reach a unanimous decision.

Coverage details

10 outlets from 5 countries are covering this story: The Independent, Daily Mail, Evening Standard, BBC News and 6 more. The Independent published it first, on November 2, 2026; the last outlet to join was Global News, 26 hours later.

Key names in the coverage: Russell Brand, Bernard Gallacher and London.

By country: United Kingdom (5), United States (2), Australia (1), New Zealand (1), Canada (1). In total 15 articles have been published, because some outlets updated the story several times.

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