Prosecutors told a London court that Russell Brand preyed on six women in the British TV and radio industry over a 10-year period, and he faces seven charges including rape and sexual assault. Brand denies the allegations and says any sexual contact was consensual.
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01Summary
- 01Russell Brand, 51, faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one charge of indecent assault.
- 02Prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones said six women made allegations against Brand, with the offences said to span 1999 to 2009.
- 03The court heard claims from women who met Brand at the Labour Party Conference, MTV, a London bar, Capital Radio and the Hammersmith Apollo.
- 04Brand has pleaded not guilty to all charges and, according to the court, declined to answer police questions, relying instead on a prepared statement.
- 05The women are entitled to lifelong anonymity under reporting restrictions.
02Why it matters
The case is a major criminal trial involving a high-profile British comedian and public figure. It matters because the allegations span a decade and concern women working in the media industry.
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