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Sounds,02 Nov 2026,29 mins,

Brand: Day 16 - Defence sums up

Fame Under Fire
Contains strong language and explicit sexual scenes.

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The defence delivers its closing speech in Russell Brand's trial. A warning this podcast contains strong language and detailed references to alleged rape and sexual assault. The defence argues that media coverage influenced the complainants' recollections, questions delays in reporting the allegations and challenges the prosecution's case. The defence asks the jury to find Brand not guilty Russell Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault relating to six women. He denies the allegations and has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty reports on day sixteen of the trial at Southwark Crown Court. Follow Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on Trial for daily coverage from Southwark Crown Court, bringing you daily despatches of what the jury hears as the trial unfolds. Host: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty Series Producer: Louise Clarke Digital Journalist: Jem Westgate Production coordinator: Ellie Dover Junior Production Manager: Tom Dunster Technical Producer: Mark Burrows YouTube Producer: CJ Fawn Editor: Justine Lang Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland Assistant Commissioner: Chris Walsh-Heron Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

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