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Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on Trial

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Sex Trafficking
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Sean Combs
Sean 'diddy' Combs
Diddy
Cassie Ventura
New York
Racketeering
Russell Brand Trial
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Tupac Shakur
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Blake Lively
Justin Baldoni
Brigitte Macron
Prostitution
Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Jane
Criminal Defense
Russell Brand

Russell Brand is guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Fame under Fire tells you everything you need to know about the trial, including previously unheard detail from the court room.

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A warning this episode contains references to rape and sexual assault.

The detective who led the investigation into Russell Brand speaks to Fame Under Fire after his conviction for rape and three sexual assaults. He was acquitted on three other cou... more

Russell Brand is remanded in custody after being found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

He was acquitted on three other counts.

Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty takes us inside Southwark Crown Court as the jury returns una... more

Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

The jury at Southwark Crown Court finds Brand guilty of the anal rape of one woman and three sexual assaults involving three other women. He is found not guilty on two c... more

How will the jury decide whether Russell Brand is guilty or not guilty?

A warning this podcast contains references to alleged rape and sexual assault.

The jury begins deliberations after receiving the judge's route to verdict. Anoushka Mutanda-Doug... more

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Stephen Davies
Criminal Defense Lawyer
Episode: Russell Brand Trial: All You Need To Know
Matthew Claughton
Criminal Defense Lawyer
Episode: Russell Brand Trial: All You Need To Know
Shaun Kent
Trial attorney, guest analyst for the episode
Resident trial attorney (interviewed on air)
Episode: Tupac: The Trial Wrap-up
Michael Sanft
Defense attorney, providing commentary on trial strategy
Sanft Law (as introduced on air)
Episode: Tupac: Day 8 - Keffe’s Tupac Jail Calls
Mike Dorsey
Documentary maker and consultant who worked on the BET six-part documentary and provided background research for the case
Independent/Media production
Episode: Tupac: Day 6 - Courtroom Clash
Cathy Kinsora
Host of History of the Nineties podcast
History of the Nineties
Episode: Tupac: Day 2 - Courtroom Drama
Sam Mulick
Los Angeles-based reporter inside the courtroom
BBC News / Fame Under Fire
Episode: D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Day Five
Sam Mulek
Los Angeles reporter who has been inside the courtroom all day
BBC
Episode: D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Day Two
Neda Taufik
BBC New York correspondent
BBC
Episode: Live at the Crossed Wires Festival 2026

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Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty
BBC journalist reporting on court proceedings and legal issues

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 376 ratings
  • American reporter?

    What is with the reporter speaking with an American accent and slipping in and out of sounding like a Southern preacher? It’s cringe. 🤦🏻‍♀️

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    avidposcastfan
    United States15 days ago
  • Too fast

    I generally rally like this podcast but I’ve been put off recently by how fast the host rattles through everything. Feels like she’s in a race or something.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    lj8719
    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • Trial of Russell Brand

    I think this is an overall good podcast. I wish the presenter could slow down as she speaks so quickly.

    It would also be great to hear more detail, the episodes are so short.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Claire9591
    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • Important coverage, horrible delivery

    This specific type of rapid-speech delivery, which imitates the delivery of live coverage of major Breaking News or the stock market is completely inadequate and inappropriate for covering this trial in podcast format.

    Unfortunately, it doesn’t come across as serious and trustworthy, which might have been the intention, but rushed and indifferent, and as if each day Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty found no more than a few minutes to spare to report the trial-related news, and really needs to get th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    dausmaus
    Canada16 days ago
  • Informative but way too fast!

    It’s really interesting and a great account and explanation of what happened but the speed of speaking is uncomfortably quick. It would be much more pleasant to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JTrev13
    United Kingdom17 days ago

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Many reviewers find the presenter's delivery too fast, saying it can make the reporting difficult to follow.
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Some listeners praise the matter-of-fact journalism and relevant legal insight, while others feel the tone is too sensational for a serious trial.

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Brand: Day 10 - Will Brand Testify?
Q: Are your juries required to have a unanimous verdict or can it be less?
Jurors first seek unanimity. If they cannot reach it, the judge may allow a majority verdict, typically 10 to 2 for a 12-person jury.
Brand: Day 10 - Will Brand Testify?
Q: Do we know if Russell Brand will take the stand?
The decision belongs to Brand and his defense team. In England, if the judge finds that the prosecution has laid a sufficient foundation, jurors may consider an adverse inference from his choice not to testify, but they cannot base a conviction on that alone.
Tupac: The Trial Wrap-up
Q: What is the role of burden shifting in the closing arguments?
The discussion emphasizes that burden shifting should not place improper pressure on the defense; the state must prove the defendant's guilt, and misrepresentations about burden can affect trial fairness and appeal grounds.
Tupac: The Trial Wrap-up
Q: What is the importance of contemporaneous objections in an appeal?
Contemporaneous objections preserve the record for appellate review; without timely objections, many potential legal errors may not be reviewable, limiting post-trial relief.
Tupac: The Trial Wrap-up
Q: How can premiditation occur in murder cases according to the discussion?
Premeditation can occur in a very short span—moments, not necessarily hours or days—so long as the defendant formed the intent to commit the act in that brief period.

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Daily courtroom reporting follows the evidence and legal arguments in a high-profile sexual-offence trial, with clear context on the charges, witness testimony, cross-examination and the rules governing UK court coverage. Journalist Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty reports from Southwark Crown Court, explaining legal procedures and distinctions that shape the case, and at times answers listener questions or speaks with criminal defence lawyers. The coverage is concise and focused on what the jury has heard, while also addressing issues such as consent, complainant anonymity, contempt of court and the differences between UK and US trial procedures. It suits listeners seeking regular updates and accessible legal context, especially those interested... more

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