Katy Perry Left Out By Prosecutors
Prosecutors in the rape trial of Russell Brand chose to omit references to singer Katy Perry from their opening arguments. Brand was subsequently convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
Why it matters
The decision reflects legal strategy in high-profile celebrity trials to maintain focus on the specific charges and victims.
Katy Perry was largely airbrushed from Russell Brand‘s rape trial after the prosecution agreed to omit mention of the I Kissed A Girl singer from its opening argument.…
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