Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault trial opens in London with prosecutor's allegations

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How the sides differ Right and alternative (AP) sources focus on the prosecutor's opening characterization of Brand; TMZ, also alternative, stresses photos shown in court. No left sources yet.

Russell Brand's trial on rape and sexual assault charges began in London, where a prosecutor told jurors on Wednesday that he was a predator who targeted women. AP reports the case involves six women over a decade, and that Brand, 51, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape and further sexual assault counts. The Washington Times and AP highlight the prosecutor's descriptions of his alleged behavior. TMZ reports that photos taken by one accuser on the night she says she was raped were shown in court Thursday, including images of him shirtless.

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Left GThe GuardianRussell Brand forced alleged rape victim to take photos of him half naked, trial told

Alternative · 2 sources TMZTMZRussell Brand Seen Shirtless in Photos Alleged Rape Victim Took

• APAPUK prosecutor labels Russell Brand a ruthless sexual predator as his sex assault trial begins

AP stresses the prosecutor's opening claims and the charges; TMZ focuses on courtroom photos of Brand shirtless taken by an accuser.

Right WTWashington TimesProsecutor calls Russell Brand a 'sexual predator' at rape trial

The Washington Times centers on the prosecutor's description of Brand as a predator with an indiscriminate desire for sexual contact.