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Court shown photos of shirtless Russell Brand taken by woman on night he allegedly raped her

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Mazoe Ford, Riley Stuart
Court shown photos of shirtless Russell Brand taken by woman on night he allegedly raped her
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In the ongoing rape trial of Russell Brand, the court was shown photographs taken by an accuser on the night of an alleged 1999 assault. The prosecution is presenting evidence from six women who have accused the entertainer of sexual offenses over a decade-long period.

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The trial is a high-profile case involving allegations of systemic sexual misconduct by a public figure, drawing significant attention to accountability in the entertainment industry.

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One of the images of Russell Brand from 1999 tendered as evidence on Thursday. ( Supplied: Metropolitan Police )

The prosecution has continued to lay out its case in Russell Brand's rape trial.

In London on Thursday, the court heard evidence from one of the entertainer's six accusers.

The trial is expected to last for at least six weeks.

Link copied Share Share article English entertainer Russell Brand asked a woman to take photos of him "prancing" in "horrible budgie smugglers", shortly before he raped her, a London court has heard.

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Mr Brand, 51, is standing trial in Southwark Crown Court accused of several sexual offences relating to six women over a 10-year period from 1999.

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