Russell Brand Testifies in London Trial, Says Consent Matters More Than Sex

Russell Brand is giving evidence in a London trial, where he has pleaded not guilty to seven charges involving alleged sexual offences.

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Russell Brand told a London court that consent matters more than sex as he gave evidence in his trial, according to The New York Times.

The popular YouTuber has pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape, sexual assault or attempted indecent assault.

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