Russell Brand tells court allegations had devastating impact on him

Russell Brand court case
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- Guardian UK·6h agoRussell Brand tells trial it was wrong to use fame to ‘facilitate’ sex with women
Former comedian, in court on rape and sexual assault charges, says he misused position but ‘consent is more important than sex itself’ Russell Brand has told a court that he was wrong to have used his fame and success to “facilitate” sexual activity with women. The 51-year-old…
Read at Guardian UK → - The Independent·11h agoRussell Brand trial latest: How has he responded to each of the allegations?
Giving evidence on Wednesday, Brand denied the allegations and said ‘consent is more important than sex itself’
Read at The Independent → - CBC World News·12h agoRussell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at rape and sex assault trial
Actor-comedian Russell Brand said allegations of sexual misconduct have had a 'devastating' impact on his life, as he testified in court Wednesday at his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault.
Read at CBC World News → - Rolling Stone·12h agoRussell Brand Takes Stand In Rape Trial — Says People Have Abandoned Him
The former actor and comedian has maintained his sexual encounters were all consensual, as multiple women spanning a decade accuse him of assault
Read at Rolling Stone → - ABC World AU·13h agoRussell Brand tells jury friends won't defend him over sex crime allegations
Russell Brand told the court he did not commit the crimes and believed sexual consent was "fundamental, essential, necessary" and "more important than sex itself".
Read at ABC World AU → - BBC UK News·17h agoRussell Brand tells court allegations had devastating impact on him
The entertainer begins giving evidence at his trial on charges including rape at Southwark Crown Court.
Read at BBC UK News → - Irish Examiner World·17h agoRussell Brand gives evidence in rape and sexual assault trial
Brand, 51, has been charged with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault
Read at Irish Examiner World →

