Russell Brand's former assistant describes mistreatment of women

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

Russell Brand's former assistant told Southwark Crown Court she saw women being mistreated by the comedian.

Russell Brand's former assistant, Helen Berger, testified to Southwark Crown Court on Monday that she witnessed women being mistreated by the comedian during her employment from June 2006 to February 2007. Ms Berger, who worked closely with Brand's agent John Noel, told the court that Brand used MySpace to find women to satisfy what she described as his 'insane sexual appetite'.

Ms Berger said that Brand, then a star of MTV, Channel 4, and BBC, often became impatient when working to deadlines and would joke, 'May I go and have sex now?' She recounted visiting Brand's Camden flat regularly and described him as perpetually in his underwear. She said those around Brand seemed to normalise and dismiss his actions, leading her to believe it was standard practice within his circle. Ms Berger noted that sex frequently left Brand feeling depressed.

Ms Berger recalled one incident where Brand conducted an interview with actress Sadie Frost in his underwear and an open robe. She also described finding a female celebrity asleep in Brand's bed while he wandered around half-dressed. Ms Berger said her job was demanding and left her feeling 'exhausted' and 'emotional'.

How it is being reported

• Russell Brand had 'insane sexual appetite' according to former assistantRussell Brand's former assistant told a court she saw women being mistreated by the comedian and that he had an 'insanse sexual appetite'.Oxford Mail · 27 Oct, 12:30
• Russell Brand had 'insane sexual appetite' according to former assistantRussell Brand's former assistant told a court she saw women being mistreated by the comedian and that he had an 'insanse sexual appetite'.Oxfordshire Guardian · 27 Oct, 12:30

In this story: Russell Brand · Helen Berger · Southwark Crown Court · Sadie Frost · John Noel · Camden · Henley-on-Thames

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