The 22 questions jurors have to answer to convict or clear Russell Brand as they continue second day of deliberations over rape and sex assault charges

The 22 questions jurors have to answer to convict or clear Russell Brand as they continue second day of deliberations over rape and sex assault charges

Jurors sitting on the trial of Russell Brand have been told to answer 22 questions by the judge before returning their verdicts. Brand, 51, denies three charges of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one allegation of attempted indecent assault between 1999 and 2009.The comedian and actor is standing trial at Southwark Crown Court where jurors entered their second day of deliberations this morning. Mr Justice Bennathan set a list of 22 questions for the jury to answer during their deliberations. He told the jury they should reach unanimous verdicts and there would be 'no pressure of time' to reach their decisions.These are the questions: Russell Brand at Southwark Crown Court where the jury has a list of 22 questions to answer:: Count one – alleged rape in a hotel room during the 1999 Labour party conference.There is no dispute that there was penetrative sex.1. Are you sure that [complainant 1] did not consent to sex with the defendant?– If no (in other words she may have consented), your verdict on this count is not guilty, you need not consider this count any further.– If yes, go to question 2.2. Are you sure that the defendant either knew she was not consenting or was reckless as to whether she did or did not consent?– If no, your verdict on this count is not guilty, you need not consider this count any further.– If yes, your verdict is guilty.:: Count Two – alleged attempted indecent assault at the MTV offices in central London in 2001.3. Are you sure the defendant tried to drag [complainant 2] into the toilets?– If yes, go to question 4.– If no, your verdict is not guilty, you will not be asked anything further about this count. 4. Are you sure that the defendant did so intending to engage in some sort of sexual touching (even if not sure what type of sexual touching) without her consent?– If no, your verdict on this count is not guilty, you need not consider this count any further.– If yes, go to question 5.5. Are you sure the defendant knew [complainant 2] would not consent to that sexual touching?– If yes, your verdict is guilty, you need not consider this count any further.– If no, your verdict is not guilty, you need not consider this count any further.:: Count three – alleged sexual assault at a Soho bar.6. Are you sure the defendant deliberately touched [complainant 3's] breasts?– If yes, go to question 7.– If no, your verdict on this count is not guilty and you need not consider this count any further. Brand and his wife Laura Gallacher: Brand faces allegations made by six women over a decade 7. Are you sure that touching was a sexual act?– If yes, go to question 8.– If no, your verdict on this count is not guilty and you need not consider this count any further.8. Are you sure she did not consent to him doing so?– If yes, go to question 9.– If no [in other words she may have consented], your verdict on this count is not guilty and you need not consider this count any further.9. Are you sure the defendant did not reasonably believe she was consenting?– If yes, your verdict is guilty.– If no [in other words he may have reasonably believed she was consenting], your verdict on this count is not guilty and you need not consider this count any further. Riel Karmy-Jones KC prosecuting told the court that the accusers do not known each other :: Count four – alleged rape at a Soho bar.10. Are you sure the defendant put his penis in [complainant 3's] mouth?– If yes, go to question 11.– If no, your verdict is not guilty, and you need not consider this count any further.11. Are you sure [complainant 3] did not consent to him doing so?– If yes, go to question 12.– If no, your verdict is not guilty and you need not consider this count any further.12. Are you sure the defendant did not reasonably believe she was consenting?– If yes, your verdict is guilty.– If no [in other words he may have reasonably believed she was consenting], your verdict on this count is not guilty and you need not consider this count any further.:: Count five – alleged sexual assault at a radio station.13. Are you sure the defendant deliberately kissed [complainant 4] on the lips and/or touched her breasts and/or touched her bottom?– If yes, go to question 14.– If no, your verdict on this count is not guilty and you need not consider this count any further.14. Are you sure that touching was a sexual act?– If yes, go to question 15.– If no, your verdict on this count is not guilty and you need not consider this count any further.15. Are you sure she did not consent to him doing so?– If yes, go to question 16.– If no [in other words she may have consented], your verdict on this count is not guilty and you need not consider this count any further. 16. Are you sure the defendant did not reasonably believe she was consenting?– If yes, your verdict is guilty.– If no [in other words he may have reasonably believed she was consenting], your verdict on this count is not guilty and you need not consider this count any further.:: Count six – alleged rape at Brand's Hampstead townhouse in 2009.There is no dispute that the defendant put his penis in [complainant 5's] anus.17. Are you sure [complainant 5] did not consent to him doing so?– If yes, go to question 18.– If no, (in other words she may have consented) your verdict is not guilty and you need not consider this count any further. Brand told the jury the allegations against him were untrue when he gave evidence 18. Are you sure the defendant did not reasonably believe she was consenting?– If yes, your verdict is guilty.– If no [in other words he may have reasonably believed she was consenting], your verdict on this count is not guilty and you need not consider this count any further.:: Count seven – alleged sexual assault while filming for a Channel 4 project in 2009.19. Are you sure the defendant deliberately put his head in [complainant 6's] lap/groin area?– If yes, go to question 20.– If no, your verdict on this count is not guilty and you need not consider this count any further.20. Are you sure that contact was a sexual act?– If yes, go to question 21.– If no, your verdict on this count is not guilty and you need not consider this count any further.21. Are you sure she did not consent to him doing so?– If yes, go to question 22.– If no [in other words she may have consented], your verdict on this count is not guilty and you need not consider this count any further.22. Are you sure the defendant did not reasonably believe she was consenting?– If yes, your verdict is guilty.– If no [in other words he may have reasonably believed she was consenting], your verdict on this count is not guilty and you need not consider this count any further.

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