Russell Brand's wife, Laura Gallacher, accompanied the comedian to a London court on Monday, 12 October, as his trial began over allegations of rape and sexual assault involving six women. The 51-year-old former television presenter faces seven criminal charges relating to alleged offences spanning a decade. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Gallacher remained close to Brand as they arrived at Southwark Crown Court, where Brand was surrounded by security personnel and confronted by waiting photographers. The couple travelled in a black Mercedes, with Brand wearing a grey suit, an open-collared white shirt, and a brown handkerchief. He avoided questions from reporters before entering the building and was later photographed leaving the courthouse holding his wife's hand.
