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Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial
Source: feeds.bbci.co.uk · Published
The 51-year-old actor and comedian denies charges of rape and sexual assault against six women.
The 51-year-old actor and comedian denies charges of rape and sexual assault against six women.
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