Jury in Russel Brand rape and sexual assault trial retires to consider verdicts

Judge tells jurors he will only be able to accept unanimous decisions on seven charges against the comedianThe jury in Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault trial has retired to consider its verdicts.Brand, 51, has been described as a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator during the three-week trial at Southwark crown court. The comedian is accused of seven offences…