Tense Testimony at Russell Brand Trial, Trump Cancels Ft. Hood Execution Livestream: AM Update 10/16

A woman accusing Russell Brand of rape delivers emotional testimony during a tense cross-examination in his London criminal trial, where he faces seven charges involving six women. Democrat James Talarico announces a record-breaking fundraising haul as he returns to the campaign trail, faces renewed scrutiny over his past statements on religion and gender, and draws fresh criticism from President Trump. The president cancels plans to livestream convicted Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan’s December execution, as a new poll finds overwhelming public opposition to broadcasting it. A coroner’s hearing reveals new details about the deadly tiger attack at a wildlife park in England, including the victim’s history of mental illness and his family’s concerns about his treatment before his death. Federal prison officials deny reports that Sean “Diddy” Combs suffered a head injury during a fight with another inmate.