# Russell Brand Trial: Judge Drops Indecent Assault Charge, Replaces It With Attempted Assault Count

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-28 11:29 UTC · Category: World · Sources: 4 · Current Velocity: 2

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Judge, Russell, Trial, Drops, Indecent, Count, Charge, Brand, Assault, Attempted

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reuters | Russell Brand gives evidence in UK sex crimes trial | 2026-10-27 17:18 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxQR28taWpnNW9HZG0wV0NXUWk5cW4wTGdUcE5Fd2EzRHlXVWFfVHd1SXdrbkhEdXlVQWQ1bUI2cmlOUXRMaXo1dUYwQ0JZUzZ6ZGhic3NXTWRiQTZ3VVZUZ2NVeE4zTDdqdnI1dUlhRGU5YlZQSUJZcHRuX2hoN3VTRnVWNnJ3cnZIVW9ieHlWNmxmWkpFZGRtZFhuZlBxVHREd19hUG83MVN4TEU?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | Russell Brand gives evidence in rape and sexual assault trial | 2026-10-27 17:18 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxPWnk1T1NKbmt2TWlpYlhyd1A0bVhuOWVpazJndzNPZll6MFNqV3hRbmFrOWVoRkZtR0JjTWxjOFJ5VFlrdGRhNXh2QmZGMEYybGIyZmpibXA3MTNqMVQzakdyZUFpaXFJOEhrNThQWnFWQUFyOEpFaHJNMDdlQzhvSk5GV3l6N0xYa3J3azluTG04YWtORW5yTWliTUU4VS1pUWs0?oc=5) |
| SFGATE | Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial | 2026-10-27 17:18 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxON054dERCLV9FN20zSGktV09ObHVnUEFSR2dSWWkzNVZtc2xDVm1hQ1hDU2oyLXR1TklFRC04VHpoVHd2SDJ6UkM5V1dVTUFZU09jUUlUUlFmRXd1dFpvSEFfWURtRlpNOXhBYm1wUnBzZ0VESUpRaDA2Ull1R1lTU3V6T0JOSFFxNTBLZ3RZOFVWZXluZ0l6b2pMZXI1aHd6TTJmTGRn?oc=5) |
| BBC | Russell Brand tells court allegations had devastating impact on him | 2026-10-27 15:51 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE5iVjJITDlHQ0VMVjZjSi1pMWNxNHVWQjRKdHdwY00xaklWajJEQTRTazVmcEstZVNYYWVKOExyc09INFdLd0h6QjNnak1IN0VWbkxYLWFrZkJaUkE?oc=5) |

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