Russell Brand's wife describes him as caring at rape trial

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 17:40 · Archive

Russell Brand's wife told his rape trial that he is a caring and kind partner.

Russell Brand's wife Laura gave evidence at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday during his rape trial. She described him as "an amazingly attentive husband" and "a wonderful father." The couple first dated in 2006 and 2007, during which time Brand slept with other women. Their relationship began again in 2015, and they married two years later. They now have three children together.

Mrs Brand told the court that Brand respected her boundaries and was "totally caring." She said: "I felt entirely cared for and looked after by Russell." She acknowledged his reputation during their early relationship, saying he had been seeing other women. She explained: "I wasn't interested in having a relationship with him if he was sleeping with other people."

Mrs Brand described their current relationship as very honest. She said: "We have a very honest, frank, and clear relationship and marriage. It is one of the most important parts of our marriage, and our relationship has always been honest." During her testimony, Brand appeared to smile and mouth words toward his wife.

How it is being reported

• Russell Brand's wife hails 'kind' husband but reveals cheatingRussell Brand’s wife has told his rape trial that he is a “caring” and “kind” partner.Oxford Mail · 29 Oct, 17:00
• Russell Brand's wife hails 'kind' husband but reveals cheatingRussell Brand’s wife has told his rape trial that he is a “caring” and “kind” partner.Oxfordshire Guardian · 29 Oct, 17:00

In this story: Russell Brand · Laura Brand · Kirsty Gallacher · Southwark Crown Court

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