Summary

Opening statements for comedian Russell Brand ’s London rape trial have begun — and prosecutors have laid out a case alleging that Brand is serial sexual predator who treated his sexual conquest of women as a fun game. Brand, 51, faces multiple charges related to his interactions with six women between 1999 and 2009; one count of indecent assault, three counts of rape, and three counts of sexual assault . He pleaded not guilty and has publicly denied the allegations.

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