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International Insider: Russell Brand Guilty; AFM Fires Up; Trudie Styler Interview

As the nights draw in over here in Europe, the International Insider stays strong. Jesse Whittock with you this week, in a week full of drama in the worlds of TV and film. Don’t forget to sign up for the full Insider experience here....

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Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say

Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts. Detective urges other potential victims to come forward and says: ‘Our work’s not done’ The lead detective in the...

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Truth score: 73 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Russell Brand Expected to Enter Sexual Therapy Programs if Sentenced to Prison

Russell Brand is expected to be sentenced to prison time Monday for raping and sexually assaulting 4 females -- and if he does end up spending time behind bars, the actor will likely undergo therapy to help rehabilitate him, according to a law…

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Russell Brand given chilling nickname in prison as rapist 'petrified' behind bars

Grim details about the disgraced comedian's life behind bars are emerging.

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BBC accused of 'enabling' Russell Brand - 'incredibly tolerant'

DISTRESSING CONTENT WARNING: The disgraced comedian faces years behind bars after a jury convicted him of four sex attacks.

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Russell Brand being 'watched around the clock' in cell as he awaits sentencing hearing

Russell Brand has been remanded in custody until his sentencing hearing on Monday and is reportedly being "monitored around the clock" from his prison cell

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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 62 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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How did Russell Brand evade scrutiny for decades? TV execs accused of turning a blind eye to sexual abuse claims

Women’s charities have slammed the media industry for facilitating a toxic work environment

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Russell Brand freshly accused of raping 16-year-old girl after bombshell verdict

The comedian faced further accusations today.

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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 62 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 12 Amplification: 0

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The Russell Brand I saw in court was not the flamboyant character most people will know

Brand stood upright in the dock as the verdicts were read out in court - ending this sometimes surreal trial.

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Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears

Brand's defence barrister told jurors that Brand "had an immense amount of sex", but that "none of it was unlawful". Defence barrister says earlier allegations about comedian’s sexual conduct ‘poisoned the wells’ of justice as trial...

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Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father'

Laura Brand tells the jury at his trial she feels "very seen by him" and "I love him very much". Laura Brand, who shares three children with the actor, appeared in the witness box at Southwark Crown Court. Covered by 18 outlets: 3 lean...

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Russell Brand’s Marriage to Katy Perry Blocked From Being Mentioned by Prosecution in Rape Trial

Katy Perry’s marriage to Russell Brand was reportedly blocked from being mentioned in the prosecution’s opening arguments in his rape and sexual assault trial following objections from the comedian’s legal team. Katy Perry’s history...

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Russell Brand’s father-in-law Bernard Gallacher accompanies him to rape trial

The former professional golfer arrived with Brand and his daughter Laura. Russell Brand's father-in-law once "begged" his daughter Laura Gallacher to end her relationship with the star, it has been claimed. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 are...

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Truth score: 62 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 64 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 17Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Daily ExpressLeans right
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Russell Brand's worrying admission about life at home with wife Laura - 'So f****** hard'

The couple share three children.

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Russell Brand could be jailed for at least TEN YEARS for rape conviction alone, leading sex crimes barrister Eleanor Laws KC tells exclusive Trial podcast

Ms Laws co-wrote the definitive guide for lawyers on charging and sentencing sex crimes, but was not involved in the case against the comic turned wellness guru.

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Russell Brand has finally faced justice. But other abusers in comedy are still hiding in plain sight

I love my industry but it contains people who leave a secret trail of pain and devastation totally at odds with their stage and screen personas Sarah Solemani is an actor, writer and activist who starred in the Bafta-winning comedy Him...

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Russell Brand’s actions ‘horrifying’, says Burnham as he praises victims

The Prime Minister hailed the women affected by the rapist’s offending for having ‘the courage to speak out’.

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London police chief expects ‘many more’ complaints against Russell Brand

Domestic abuse charity Women's Aid said "high-profile, influential men must be held accountable for their actions".

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Russell Brand’s creepy fantasy over Helen Mirren ‘soaping my unmentionables’

Russell Brand told fans about his creepy fantasy about Dame Helen Mirren in his 2011 book, after working with the actress on two films

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Russell Brand's Christian Image Questioned After Rape Conviction as Social Media User Calls It 'Performative'

Russell Brand's Christian image faces scrutiny after his rape conviction, as a social media user questions his religious reinvention

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Russell Brand's £15m fortune at risk as solicitor advises victims ‘go for compensation’

The disgraced comedian was remanded in custody on Thursday after his barrister's plea for bail so he could say goodbye to his children was rejected.

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Russell Brand: Andrew Sachs’ granddaughter breaks silence on rape verdict - ‘I'm shocked’

The former burlesque performer, who was at the centre of the infamous "Sachsgate" scandal in 2008, said she found it difficult to associate Brand with the allegations because he had previously treated her well.

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Russell Brand's strange entourage of God-fearing misfits who attended court with him every day

The strange band of misfits were seen having regular pow wows in a disabled toilet or openly praying in corridors for some kind of divine intervention.

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Russell Brand’s Defense Comes to a Close in His U.K. Rape Trial

His lawyer says he can’t be guilty because “you would have to be a psychopath” to do what Brand is accused of.

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Russell Brand Rape Trial: Channel 4 Film Was Not “Magic Force” That Caused Accusers To “Recast” Memories, Court Hears In Closing Arguments

Editor’s note: This story contains details of alleged sexual offenses that some readers may find distressing. Channel 4’s 2023 exposé on Russell Brand was not a “magic force” that caused six separate women to “recast” their memories and...

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Russell Brand denies all charges as he testifies at his rape and sex assault trial

The British actor-comedian acknowledged in a London court on Wednesday that he had been obsessed with sex as a younger man, but denied multiple charges of rape and sexual assault, saying the claims have had a "devastating" impact on his life.

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Russell Brand's trial for rape: "Consent is fundamental," according to the British actor

Procès de Russell Brand pour viols: «Le consentement est fondamental», selon le comédien britannique.

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Moment Russell Brand says he will make his female assistant strip naked to meet Jimmy Savile in creepy conversation with notorious paedophile

The pair spoke during a BBC Radio 2 segment on May 26, 2007, when Brand offers to bring the 'very attractive' woman to a meeting with Savile.

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Brand's barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalist

Ian Winter allegedly confronted a reporter outside court who had investigated the comedian. Covered by 5 outlets: 2 lean left, 2 are centre, 1 lean right.

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