Comedian and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault. The 49-year-old appeared in the dock at Southwark Crown Court on Friday flanked by two officers, where he ...

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Comedian and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to sex offence charges including rape and indecent assault.

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