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Woman reveals identity to accuse Russell Brand of rape

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 14:31 · Archive

Mia Latter, 37, has revealed her identity to claim Russell Brand raped her when she was 16.

Mia Latter, 37, has revealed her identity to claim Essex-born Russell Brand raped her when she was 16 years old. She was previously identified only as Alice in reports by the Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 Dispatches documentary.

Ms Latter alleges Brand, who was 30 at the time, met her in Leicester Square in central London when she was on her way home from shopping. He took her number, messaged her later, and asked to meet for dinner. Ms Latter said Brand, who worked at MTV then, continued to pursue her after she told him her age. She alleges he told her to keep their relationship secret from her school friends, though his entourage knew about it and referred to her as 'the child'.

Ms Latter reported the allegation to the Metropolitan Police but decided not to continue with the criminal process. The Crown Prosecution Service chose not to include her case in Brand's trial at Southwark Crown Court. The Metropolitan Police says its investigation into the alleged rape remains ongoing.

Ms Latter waived her right to lifelong anonymity to speak publicly and campaign for legal changes. She is calling for the introduction of a staggered age of consent that would make relationships between adults and teenagers aged 16 and 17 illegal.

Woman reveals identity to accuse Russell Brand of rape
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In this story: Mia Latter · Russell Brand · Metropolitan Police · Crown Prosecution Service · Southwark Crown Court · Leicester Square · MTV · Essex

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