The prosecution has opened its case in Russell Brand's trial, describing him as a "ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator". Brand faces seven charges, including rape and sexual assault, relating to alleged offences between 1999 and 2009. He denies all charges and has pleaded not guilty. Sky's Katie Spencer reports from court. Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/russell-brand-trial-updates-what-is-he-accused-of-rape-sexual-assault-indecent-live-court-prosecution-defence-jury-13592674 #skynews #russellbrand #trial #court #uk SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.skynews.android&hl=en_GB Why not listen to one of our podcasts? This is Why, available for free here: https://podfollow.com/thisiswhy or Ed Conway's Stuff Matters, available here: https://podfollow.com/stuff-matters To enquire about licensing Sky News content, you can find more information here: https://news.sky.com/info/library-sales