Bramble: Laura Gallacher https://news.ketelle.co.uk/entities/laura-gallacher Stories involving Laura Gallacher, told neutrally, with how each side covers them. en-gb Russell Brand trial: first two accusers give evidence in opening week at Southwark Crown Court https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/russell-brand-rape-and-sexual-assault-trial-opens-at-southwark-crown-c https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/russell-brand-rape-and-sexual-assault-trial-opens-at-southwark-crown-c Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:54:44 +0100 Crime Russell Brand, 51, denies three rape, three sexual assault and one indecent assault charge involving six women. After the prosecution opened on 14 October, the first two complainants gave evidence on 15 and 16 October; the trial is expected to last about six weeks. (26 outlets: 10 left · 8 centre · 8 right)