He Was 'Ruthless and Calculated,' Prosecution Says
Prosecutors in London have opened the rape trial of actor and comedian Russell Brand, describing his behavior as 'ruthless and calculated.' Brand faces multiple charges, including rape and sexual assault, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
Why it matters
The trial is a high-profile legal proceeding involving a public figure, drawing significant attention to issues of sexual misconduct and accountability in the entertainment industry.
Russell Brand was “ruthless and calculated” with an “indiscriminate and voracious” desire for sexual contact, the prosecution alleged in its opening statement at the actor and comedian’s rape…
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