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Archived story · published November 6, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Entertainment · November 6, 2026

Russell Brand’s Marriage to Katy Perry Blocked From Being Mentioned by Prosecution in Rape Trial

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Following Russell Brand's conviction on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, details have emerged regarding the exclusion of his former marriage to Katy Perry from the legal proceedings. Prosecutors at London’s Southwark Crown Court reportedly agreed to omit references to Perry from their opening statements after objections from Brand’s legal defense. While two of the offenses occurred in 2009—prior to their 2010 marriage—Brand and Perry were married at the time of other alleged incidents. Perry was not asked to provide a witness statement for the trial, which concluded with Brand being acquitted of three additional charges. Sentencing is scheduled for Monday.

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  • Russell Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault
  • Prosecutors agreed to omit mention of Katy Perry or the marriage from their opening arguments
  • Brand's defense team objected to the inclusion of Perry in the prosecution's opening statement
  • The trial took place at London's Southwark Crown Court

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  • Two of the offenses occurred in 2009, one year before Brand and Perry married
  • Brand was acquitted of three other charges
  • Sentencing is scheduled for Monday
  • Katy Perry was not approached for a witness statement
  • Brand is 51 years old

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