Russell Brand appears for second day of London rape and sexual assault trial

Actor and comedian Russell Brand arrived at Southwark Crown Court in London for the second day of his trial, greeting the press with a brief remark. He faces six complainants who allege three rapes, three sexual assaults and one indecent assault spanning a ten‑year period. Jury selection began on Monday, with some prospective jurors excused after exposure to earlier reporting and twenty jurors sent home overnight for further vetting, while a final panel is awaited. Brand has pleaded not guilty, is out on bail and is represented by his legal team.