Russell Brand: Prosecutors allege Brand was 'ruthless' as rape trial begins
The rape trial of Russell Brand has commenced, with prosecutors detailing allegations from multiple women spanning several years. Brand denies all charges of sexual assault and rape brought against him.
Why it matters
The trial is a high-profile legal case involving a prominent public figure, raising significant questions regarding accountability and sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry.
We have now heard details of all of the offences allegedly committed by Russell Brand.
The allegations from the first four women were outlined earlier - we've recapped those in a previous post .
After a short break in proceedings, the jury then heard how the fifth complainant met Brand when he was performing at the Hammersmith Apollo in London in 2009.
The prosecution says their encounter began with consensual activity - he is then accused of raping her anally on a later occasion.
The jury heard how the woman "spent months and years blaming herself", becoming anxious and unwell.
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