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A judge overseeing Russell Brand’s criminal trial has dismissed an indecent assault charge against the British comedian and actor, replacing it with a count of attempted indecent assault. Mr Justice Bennathan made the decision midway through the trial, telling jurors that he had concluded there was “insufficient evidence” to support the indecent assault char

"I had sexual encounters in countless locations and scenarios, often with people I had just met," said Brand, who denies the rape and sexual assault charges, in a police statement.

Editor’s note: This story contains details of alleged sexual offenses that some readers may find distressing. An indecent assault charge against Russell Brand has been reduced as the prosecution wraps its case Tuesday at London’s Southwark Crown Court. The judge told jurors there was “insufficient evidence” for the charge and it has instead been reduced […]

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