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Russell Brand Trial Set; Morgan Claims Inappropriate Touching

5/1/2026

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Piers Morgan called Russell Brand inappropriately tactile on his YouTube show and answered a 27 April comment that Brand repeatedly touched his arm or shoulder.
Brand, 50, will stand trial on 12 October at Southwark Crown Court for rape and sexual-assault allegations by six women from 1999 to 2009.
Brand said his relationship with a 16-year-old was morally wrong and admitted an exploitative sexual relationship with another 16-year-old when he was 30.

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Piers Morgan called Russell Brand inappropriately tactile on his YouTube show and answered a 27 April comment that Brand repeatedly touched his arm or shoulder.
Brand, 50, will stand trial on 12 October at Southwark Crown Court for rape and sexual-assault allegations by six women from 1999 to 2009.
Brand said his relationship with a 16-year-old was morally wrong and admitted an exploitative sexual relationship with another 16-year-old when he was 30.