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Four the Record: Russell Brand on Trial

Four the Record: Russell Brand on Trial

Woman told Brand 'you treated me like an animal', court hears | Trial day 8

Oct 21, 2026 · 15m

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Warning: This episode includes graphic descriptions of rape and sexual assault. It's day 8 of the Russell Brand trial and the court heard the remaining testimony from Woman E who said she had been treated "like a piece of meat". The alleged victim was cross-examined by Brand's barrister, and the court heard about a text exchange between her and Brand in which he said "I'm sorry". Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. He denies all the charges. In today’s episode, Culture Correspondent Minnie Stephenson speaks to our producer Sachelle Connor about all the details from inside the courtroom and what the jury heard. Want to get in…