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Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 04:18 PM1 min read• Dispatch by ElskesVerified Wire
Russell Brand Trial: Judge Drops Indecent Assault Charge, Replaces It With Attempted Assault Count
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A judge overseeing Russell Brand’s criminal trial has dismissed an indecent assault charge against the British comedian and actor, replacing it with a count of attempted indecent assault. Mr Justice Bennathan made the decision midway through the trial, telling jurors that he had concluded there was “insufficient evidence” to support the indecent assault charge in […]
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