Russell Brand tells court he ‘misused’ fame for ‘reckless philandering’ – latest updates

Brand, 51, who has been charged with three counts of rape says he acted ‘consensually’ Content warning: this article contains references to allegations of sexual abuse which some readers might find distressing Winter moved on to count 5, in which a woman alleged Brand sexually assaulted her when she was in her 20s and working at a radio station in 2004 or 2005. Winter asked Brand whether he “sloppily kissed her”. Co…

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The entertainer is giving evidence at his trial on charges including rape and assault, which he denies.

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Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial

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Russell Brand is giving evidence at his London trial on three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault against six women. He told the court he 'misused' his fame for 'reckless philandering' but that his conduct was consensual, and said the allegations caused friends and colleagues to turn against him.

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Russell Brand has taken the stand at his London trial, testifying that his conduct was consensual while admitting he 'misused' his fame for 'reckless philandering' and saying the allegations caused friends and colleagues to turn against him.

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