Religious supporters and colleagues attended Russell Brand’s trial daily

Russell Brand attended his trial at Southwark Crown Court with a regular group of relatives, religious supporters, colleagues and a bodyguard. The article describes supporters praying and meeting near the courtroom, while noting that Brand’s public Christian conversion followed the emergence of allegations against him and became part of his media work.

The group included American podcasters and counsellor David Fields, Brand’s manager Jake Smith, lawyer “Brother Tom” and bodyguard Joe McCann. Some supporters travelled from the United States and attended during the four-week trial; a cameraman was also present, reportedly for a possible documentary about Brand’s experience. Brand, 51, moved his family to Florida and has promoted his religious awakening through church appearances, a book and paid podcast subscriptions.