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  "id": 14875488,
  "title": "Russell Brand called a ‘ruthless’ sexual predator as rape trial begins in London",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/russell-brand-called-a-ruthless-sexual-predator-as-rape-trial-begins",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T16:18:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/russell-brand-called-a-ruthless-sexual-predator-as-rape-and-sexual-assault-trial-begins-in-london-51-year-old-comedian-pleads-not-guilty-to-three-counts-of-rape-three-counts-of-sexual-assault-and-one-count-of-indecent-assault/articleshow/134946584.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty as his trial on rape and sexual assault charges opened at Southwark Crown Court in London. The 51-year-old comedian faces seven charges involving six women, including three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. A prosecutor described Brand as a “ruthless” sexual predator.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Russell Brand Trial: Woman Alleges She Was Raped By Star In Hotel Room After He Posed For Semi-Nude Photos",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/russell-brand-trial-woman-alleges-she-was-raped-by-star-in-hotel-room",
        "published": "2026-10-15T11:44:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Russell Brand Trial: Woman Details Alleged Rape After Asking Her to Take Photos of Him Half-Naked",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/russell-brand-trial-woman-details-alleged-rape-after-asking-her-to",
        "published": "2026-10-15T12:07:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Russell Brand Accuser Says Alleged Rape Left Her Feeling “Dirty” and in Fear She Was Pregnant",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/russell-brand-accuser-says-alleged-rape-left-her-feeling-dirty-and-in",
        "published": "2026-10-15T15:57:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}