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Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

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Africa Russell Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex MyJoyOnline (Ghana) · 1 headline from this part of the world Middle East British comedian Russell Brand denies rape, sexual assault charges in London court Anadolu Agency · 1 headline from this part of the world Europe Russell Brand gives evidence in rape and sexual assault trial – latest updates The Guardian · 11 headlines from this part of the world Canada Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial CityNews Toronto · 1 headline from this part of the world

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Africa Asia and Oceania Canada Europe Middle East USA

Who wrote first

  1. USA Deadline
  2. Europe The Guardian
  3. Africa MyJoyOnline (Ghana)
  4. Asia and Oceania Express Tribune (Pakistan)
  5. Canada CityNews Toronto
  6. Middle East Anadolu Agency

How it is reported

USA more than usual

Deadline
Russell Brand’s Wife Says Star Was “Caring” Lover At Time Of Rape Allegations
Courthouse News
On witness stand, Russell Brand denies sex assault against six women
Deadline
Prosecution Rejects Russell Brand’s Claim He Has Been Abandoned: “You Have A Platform Of Millions”
CBS News
Russell Brand takes the stand at his rape and sexual assault trial
Rolling Stone
Russell Brand Takes Stand In Rape Trial — Says People Have Abandoned Him
ABC News
Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at rape, sex assault trial
The Hollywood Reporter
Russell Brand Trial: Star Takes the Stand and Tells Court No One Will Touch Him “With a Bargepole”
Variety
Russell Brand Takes the Stand in Rape Trial and Reveals No One Agreed to Testify on His Behalf: “My Entire Life Has Been Consumed by These Allegations”
The New York Times
Russell Brand Testifies in Rape Trial for First Time
Deadline
Russell Brand Forcefully Denies Charges As He Gives Evidence During Rape Trial

Canada

CityNews Toronto
Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

Europe

The Guardian
Russell Brand tells trial he had sex obsession but that consent is “non-negotiable”
RTÉ News (Ireland)
Brand tells court consent “more important than sex”
Cyprus Mail
Brand says friends abandoned him after “devastating” sex crime allegations
BBC
Russell Brand tells court allegations had devastating impact on him
The Guardian
Russell Brand gives evidence in rape and sexual assault trial – latest updates
The Guardian
Russell Brand told police he led a “very promiscuous” life, trial hears
Cyprus Mail
UK comedian Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex
BBC
Russell Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex
RTÉ News (Ireland)
Brand told police “promiscuous” celebrity life “reframed”
RTÉ News (Ireland)
Brand “treated women poorly”, says former assistant

Asia and Oceania

ABC News (Australia)
Russell Brand's wife tells court actor's promiscuity left her “heartbroken”
Japan Today
Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial
Channel NewsAsia
UK comedian Brand tells rape trial “consent is fundamental”
ABC News (Australia)
Russell Brand tells jury friends won't defend him over sex crime allegations
Express Tribune (Pakistan)
Russell Brand gives evidence in UK sex crimes trial

Middle East less than usual

Anadolu Agency
British comedian Russell Brand denies rape, sexual assault charges in London court

Africa

MyJoyOnline (Ghana)
Russell Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex

Barely covered it

Russia (0 of the usual ~13), Middle East (1 of the usual ~8)

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