Russell Brand was back in court on Thursday after telling the jury he had misused his fame for "philandering," according to Sky News. The comedian is standing trial on charges of rape and sexual assault.
Sky News reports that Brand's wife appeared as a surprise witness in the case. The Independent also reported her giving evidence.
During his own testimony, Brand described sexual consent as "fundamental," the BBC reported. The Guardian, summarising his evidence, highlighted themes including what it described as a sex "obsession" and the loss of friends.
The reporting available does not specify the charges in detail, the court's location, or the identities of the complainants, and CYBEV.io has not independently verified further particulars.
The case has drawn wide coverage across UK outlets, with Sky News, the BBC, The Guardian, The Telegraph and The Independent all reporting from the courtroom. The accounts differ in emphasis: the BBC focused on Brand's remarks about consent, while The Guardian pulled together broader themes from his testimony and The Telegraph and The Independent centred on his wife's appearance as a witness.
What to watch next: further courtroom reporting from these outlets as the trial continues.