Russell Brand says documentary damaged his life and relationships
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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.
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In short
- 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.
How this story developed
- 32 minutes ago Brand added that friends and colleagues had turned against him and said the allegations had consumed his life, while again denying the offences and describing consent as fundamental.
- 45 minutes ago Russell Brand began giving evidence at Southwark Crown Court, denying seven charges linked to allegations by six women between 1999 and 2009, and said a 2023 documentary had severely affected his life and relationships.
Explained simply
Russell Brand is a British comedian, actor and broadcaster who became widely known through television, films and radio. The allegations in this case concern events said to have taken place between 1999 and 2009.
Six women have made allegations against Brand, and he faces charges including rape and sexual assault. He denies all the charges, which are being considered by a jury at Southwark Crown Court. The case matters because the jury must decide whether the alleged offences have been proved.
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Originally published by BBC Entertainment as “Russell Brand tells court allegations had devastating impact on him”.