{
  "id": 16899344,
  "title": "Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/russell-brand-denies-all-charges-as-he-takes-the-stand-at-his-rape-16899344",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T11:19:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/10/28/russell-brand-denies-all-charges-as-he-takes-the-stand-at-his-rape-and-sex-assault-trial/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "LONDON (AP) — Actor-comedian Russell Brand said allegations of sexual misconduct have had a “devastating” impact on his life, as he testified in court Wednesday at his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault.",
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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."
}