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  "title": "Russell Brand behaved as a ‘ruthless’ sexual predator, prosecutors allege",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/russell-brand-behaved-as-a-ruthless-sexual-predator-prosecutors-allege",
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  "summary": "The actor-comedian has pleaded not guilty to rape, sexual assault and indecent assault charges allegedly committed against six women between 1999 and 2009.",
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        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', says prosecution as rape trial begins",
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