Russell Brand convicted; ex calls him unwell sex addict

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 7 Nov, 16:13 · Archive

Georgina Baillie, granddaughter of Andrew Sachs, has called Russell Brand a 'seriously unwell sex addict' after his conviction for rape and sexual assault.

Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a trial at Southwark Crown Court. He has been remanded in custody until sentencing next week. Brand was also found not guilty of two further rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault. Police have confirmed two further allegations against him are under investigation.

Georgina Baillie, the granddaughter of Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs, was thrust into the spotlight during the 2008 'Sachsgate' scandal. Brand and his BBC Radio 2 co-presenter Jonathan Ross left lewd voicemails about her on her grandfather's answerphone during a live show, triggering thousands of complaints to the broadcaster. Gordon Brown, Prime Minister at the time, condemned the incident. Jonathan Ross subsequently went 12 weeks without pay, whilst Brand resigned from the BBC.

Baillie was 21 years old when she met Brand, who began trying to seduce her whilst she was performing with a burlesque dance troupe. Their subsequent affair led to national scandal and had significant personal consequences for her: she descended into a spiral of alcohol and drug use and her relationship with her grandfather never recovered.

Speaking to the Daily Mail after the verdict, the now 41-year-old Baillie said 'Justice has been served'. She described Brand as 'seriously unwell' but stressed this did not excuse his actions. 'Although he never raped or assaulted me, as I have always said, I didn't know what happened in the privacy of the rooms that the victims and Russell were in, and their evidence was compelling,' she said.

Baillie urged Brand to make amends. 'He has been found guilty, and I now want Russell to right the wrongs,' she stated. 'Owning up would be the first part of the amends and the second part would be whatever measures are necessary to put these girls back together.' She expressed disappointment that Brand had not acknowledged his actions. As a survivor of sexual assault herself, Baillie provided a statement for Brand's defence confirming their relationship was consensual, speaking only from her own experience with him.

How it is being reported

• Russell Brand's ex-girlfriend and Andrew Sachs’ granddaughter says comedian is a 'seriously unwell sex addict'Andrew Sachs' granddaughter, Georgina Baillie, has demanded Russell Brand "tell the truth" years after the BBC prank call scandal. The 41-year-old actress and singer broke her silence after the comedian was found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Brand has been remanded in HMP Wandsworth until he receives his sentencing next week after a three-week trial at Southwark Crown Court. The pair's names hit headlines when Brand and his co-star at the time, Jonathan Ross, left scandalous voicemails for the Fawlty Towers star, Mr Sachs. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Triggering…GB News · 7 Nov, 11:05
• Woman at centre of 'Sachsgate' tells ex Russell Brand to ‘make amends'In a new interview, Andrew Sachs’ granddaughter Georgina Baillie, a former girlfriend of Brand, said ‘justice has been served’The Independent · 7 Nov, 10:15
• ‘Seriously unwell’ Russell Brand needs to make amends, says Andrew Sachs granddaughterGeorgina Baillie has spoken out after Russell Brand’s conviction (Picture: Nick Edwards/www.dailymail.com) Andrew Sachs ’ granddaughter has called Russell Brand a ‘seriously unwell sex addict’ years after the ‘Sachsgate’ scandal. Georgina Baillie, granddaughter of the Faulty Towers star, met Brand…Metro · 7 Nov, 09:46
• Russell Brand is a 'seriously unwell sex addict': Andrew Sachs' granddaughter tells how rapist TV star ruined her life with THAT slut shaming BBC Radio 2 phone callGeorgina Baillie was a 21-year-old performer with a burlesque dance group called the 'Satanic Sluts' when Russell Brand phoned her grandfather to discuss their sex life.Daily Mail · 6 Nov, 22:54

In this story: Russell Brand · Georgina Baillie · Andrew Sachs · Jonathan Ross · BBC Radio 2 · Southwark Crown Court · HMP Wandsworth

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