32 h. ago Harvey Weinstein to stand trial this week in redo of #MeToo case

Re-examination puts one of biggest #MeToo victories back in court as backlash against women’s rights unfolds in USHarvey Weinstein goes back on trial in New York this week in a redo of the #MeToo-era case in which the disgraced movie mogul was convicted of sexual criminal assault in the first degree and rape in the third degree, but acquitted on three other counts, including the most serious charge, predatory sexual assault.The legal drama begins with jury selection that is expected to last up to a week. It puts one of the biggest victories of the #MeToo era back in the courtroom just as a backlash against women’s rights – from abortion access to the rise of controversial male influencers like Andrew Tate – unfolds across the US. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Family of teenager killed in car and bus crash ‘completely devastated’

The three victims, passengers in the car and pronounced dead at the scene, have been named by police.

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5 d. ago Russell Brand to make surprising public appearance after rape and sexual assault charges

Comedian and actor Russell Brand is due to talk about free speech and cultural power at a college in Florida, days after he was charged with rape and sexual assault

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5 d. ago Russell Brand set to make first public appearance after being charged with rape and sexual assault

The comedian is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court next month accused of the allegations, dating back 26 years. They include one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault

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6 d. ago Serving Met Police officer, 32, is charged with four counts of rape and sexual assaults

Pc Dion Arnold, 32, was charged with four counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault on March 31, the force said.

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6 d. ago Serving Met Police officer is charged with four counts of rape and sexual assaults

Pc Dion Arnold was charged with four counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault on March 31, the force said.

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7 d. ago Russell Brand dropped from charity role after sex abuse charges

Actor and comic Russell Brand has been suspended as vice-president at a world leading animal hospital after being charged with rape and sexual assault

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7 d. ago Katy Perry dazzles at first public appearance since ex Russell Brand charged with rape

Katy Perry has made her first public appearance at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony since her ex-husband, Russell Brand, was charged with rape and sexual assault

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8 d. ago ‘Deception, fraud and coercion’: the Miami property magnate brothers accused of rape

Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander used their money and influence to build a sex-trafficking network, prosecutors sayThe Alexanders are the ultimate Miami crime story: three brothers from one of Florida’s wealthiest families, opulent real estate, luxury yachts and fast cars; there are drugs, fashion models and A-list celebrities. And, ultimately, a trio who flew too close to the sun, only to crash back down to Earth.The downfall of the Alexander twins Alon and Oren, and their elder sibling Tal, is reflected in their current residence, a federal jail in New York ahead of their trial next year. They face charges including rape, sexual assault and the sexual trafficking of dozens of victims. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Russell Brand seen in public just hours after being charged with rape

Russell Brand was charged by The Metropolitan Police with rape and sexual assault.

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8 d. ago Russell Brand breaks cover hours after being charged with rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand has been seen in public after the former comedian and actor was charged by The Metropolitan Police following allegations of rape and sexual assault

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9 d. ago Russell Brand grins as he is seen in public in the US for the first time after being charged with rape and sexual assault in Britain

Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been spotted in public for the first time since facing rape and sexual assault charges against four women in the UK.

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9 d. ago Russell Brand charged: What we know from exact wording to how he found out

Russell Brand was delivered the news that he had been charged with rape and sexual assault via the post due to living in Florida but he will return to the UK to face the claims

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1 week ago Russell Brand statement in full following rape and sexual assault charges

Russell Brand has issued a video statement to fans in which he denied committing rape - commenting after the Metropolitan Police announced he had been charged with rape and sexual assault

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1 week ago Russell Brand claims 'dark intelligence is at work' hours before rape charge

Comedian and actor Russell Brand, who has been charged with rape, indecent assault and sexual assault, has claimed culture is being used to "spell bind" and "distract" people

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1 week ago Russell Brand, U.K. comedian and actor, charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault

Russell Brand, U.K. comedian and actor, charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault  CBS News

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1 week ago Russell Brand breaks silence with new statement after rape and sexual assault charges

The comedian and actor denied the allegations against him telling his followers he was 'never a rapist'

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1 week ago Russell Brand breaks his silence as he is charged with rape and sexual assaults against four women over six years

Actor and comedian Russell Brand has spoken out after being charged today charged with rape, sexual assault against four women, stating he has 'never been a rapist'.

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1 week ago Russell Brand police statement in full as comedian is charged with rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand has been charged with a number of sexual offences including rape, the Metropolitan Police Service said today

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1 week ago Russell Brand breaks silence after rape and sexual assault charges

Russell Brand has spoken out after being charged with rape and sexual assault. He has previously denied accusations against him, and said all his sexual relationships were “absolutely always consensual”

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