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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Tom Ambrose (now) and Taz Ali (earlier)

Russell Brand was ‘ruthless and calculated’, prosecutors tell jury as rape and sexual assault trial begins – as it happened

Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court.
Russell Brand arrives at Southwark crown court. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images

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