# Russell Brand says documentary damaged his life and relationships

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/russell-brand-tells-court-allegations-had-devastating-impact-on-him/
- Published: 2026-10-28T13:37:04+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Entertainment (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmvgxl5kdgrzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Entertainment

## Key points

- Brand has started giving evidence in his defence.
- He denies seven charges relating to six women.
- He says a documentary had a devastating personal impact.

## Summary

Russell Brand has begun giving evidence for his defence at Southwark Crown Court, saying a 2023 documentary about allegations against him had a “devastating” impact on his life and relationships. He denies all the charges he faces.

Brand, 51, is accused of three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of attempted indecent assault, relating to six women and alleged events between 1999 and 2009. He told the court consent was essential and denied the allegations, including claims concerning a 1999 Labour Party conference and encounters in London in 2001 and 2004. He also said he was barred from staying with his son during the child’s heart surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital because of published material.

## Coverage

- [BBC Entertainment: Russell Brand says documentary damaged his life and relationships](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmvgxl5kdgrzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
- [The Hollywood Reporter: Russell Brand Trial: Star Takes the Stand and Tells Court No One Will Touch Him “With a Bargepole”](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/russell-brand-trial-witness-stand-statement-evidence-rape-1236741680/)

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