Russell Brand asked assistant for female fan phone numbers, court hears
Summary
A former personal assistant told Southwark Crown Court that Russell Brand asked her to obtain phone numbers from female fans when she began working for him in 2006. Brand faces seven charges relating to allegations by six women between 1999 and 2009; he denies the charges, and his defence says any sexual activity was consensual.Key Facts
- Helen Berger worked closely with Brand from June 2006 to February 2007.
- Berger said the request to get fans’ phone numbers made her uncomfortable, and she later told Brand she would not do it.
- Berger described Brand as having a high sex drive and said women often visited his home for sex.
- Berger said she never witnessed anything illegal, but felt people around Brand normalized his behaviour.
- Brand is charged with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault.
- The allegations span 1999 to 2009 and involve six female complainants.
- Brand denies the charges; his defence argues that sexual activity was consensual and that accounts were affected by a 2023 TV documentary.
- The prosecution was due to finish on Tuesday morning.
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