Court hears Brand invited fans aged 16 and over to approach him
Russell Brand told fans at a 2009 performance that he would have sex with people aged “16 to death” and invited them to approach him, a court heard. Prosecutors say he then selected two young women from a queue for sex in his dressing room; days later, he allegedly raped one of them at his London home.
The woman, then 21, says she repeatedly told Brand to stop during anal sex and suffered internal injuries. Friends and colleagues described her distress afterwards, and her parents took her to a sexual health clinic, the court heard. Brand faces three rape charges, three sexual assault charges and one count of indecent assault relating to six women between 1999 and 2009; these are allegations heard in court.
In short
- Court heard Brand invited fans aged “16 to death” to approach him.
- A 21-year-old woman alleges he raped her at his home.
- Brand faces seven charges relating to six women.
Explained simply
Russell Brand is a British comedian and actor who became known for stand-up, television and film work. The case concerns allegations of sexual offences involving six women between 1999 and 2009.
In England and Wales, rape and sexual assault are criminal offences, and prosecutors must prove the charges in court. Brand denies the allegations and has pleaded not guilty; the case will be decided on the evidence presented.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Russell Brand told fans his age range to have sex was ’16 to death’ as he issued open invite before handpicking women, court hears”.