Russell Brand trial begins on sex assault charges
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 11:31 · Archive
Russell Brand, 51, faces trial at Southwark Crown Court charged with rape and sexual assaults against six women between 1999 and 2009. He denies all charges.
Russell Brand, the 51-year-old comedian and actor, is on trial at Southwark Crown Court charged with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault against six women. The alleged offences took place between 1999 and 2009. Brand denies all charges.
At the opening of the prosecution case, Riel Karmy-Jones KC described Brand as a 'ruthless, calculated and manipulative' predator who used humour and charm in a 'constant pursuit of sex'. Ms Karmy-Jones told the court: 'He could be nice when he wanted to be – funny, undoubtedly; charming, likeable even – when he wanted something in return. But then demanding, entitled, a flirt with a huge sexual appetite.'
The prosecutor said Brand's 'desire for some form of sexual contact was indiscriminate and voracious', describing him as 'child-like in his expectation that his every desire should be met'. She said that 'regardless of who they were and what they said or did, the defendant was not deterred'.
The alleged offences are said to have taken place in various locations, including a hotel room, workplaces, a toilet cubicle in a bar, and at Brand's home. The court heard that Brand allegedly raped a woman after performing at the 1999 Labour Party conference. He is also accused of sexually assaulting women at a radio station and in a Soho bar.
How it is being reported
- Prosecutor calls Russell Brand a 'ruthless predator' as sex assault trial beginsRussell Brand faces trial at Southwark Crown Court over alleged rape and sexual assaults against six women. The comedian denies all charges.Brentwood Guardian · 14 Oct, 11:17
- Prosecutor calls Russell Brand a 'ruthless predator' as sex assault trial beginsRussell Brand faces trial at Southwark Crown Court over alleged rape and sexual assaults against six women. The comedian denies all charges.Colchester Gazette · 14 Oct, 11:03
- Prosecutor calls Russell Brand a 'ruthless predator' as sex assault trial beginsRussell Brand faces trial at Southwark Crown Court over alleged rape and sexual assaults against six women. The comedian denies all charges.Echo (Basildon) · 14 Oct, 11:03
In this story: Russell Brand · Riel Karmy-Jones · Southwark Crown Court · Labour Party · Grays · Soho
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