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Russell Brand is not a ‘psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal’, court told
Defence barrister says earlier allegations about comedian’s sexual conduct ‘poisoned the wells’ of justice as trial continuesRussell Brand is not a “psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal” and is respectful when women say no, a court has heard.Brand’s barrister, Ian Winter KC, said allegations about the comedian’s sexual conduct in 2023 had “poisoned the wells” of justice. He also said
Published Monday, 2 November 2026 at 13:52

Defence barrister says earlier allegations about comedian’s sexual conduct ‘poisoned the wells’ of justice as trial continuesRussell Brand is not a “psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal” and is respectful when women say no, a court has heard.Brand’s barrister, Ian Winter KC, said allegations about the comedian’s sexual conduct in 2023 had “poisoned the wells” of justice. He also said there had been “monstrous delays” in the women in the criminal trial coming forward to police. Continue reading...
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