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Russell Brand fumbles Bible search on live TV

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Russell Brand spent nearly two minutes on live television searching for a Bible passage he had drawn comfort from in court, before giving up and quoting one that was 'good enough'.

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Brand denies all charges.

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Brand brought the same Bible to the TV studio as he had to his Southwark Crown Court appearance in February.

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What specific Bible verse did Brand originally intend to quote?
Did Brand intentionally struggle to find the verse for dramatic effect?
What is the exact date of Brand's trial in June?
What was the context of Brand's admission about the 16-year-old on Megyn Kelly's podcast?
How has the public reaction to Brand's interview affected his book sales or public image?

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