Russell Brand takes the stand at his rape and sexual assault trial
Summary
Russell Brand testified Wednesday at Southwark Crown Court in London, where he faces seven charges involving six women and alleged incidents from 1999 to 2009. He pleaded not guilty and denied the allegations, saying he believed the sexual encounters were consensual.Key Facts
- The charges are three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault.
- The six complainants’ allegations span a 10-year period, from 1999 to 2009.
- Brand answered “no” when asked whether he committed each charge.
- One complainant alleged Brand raped her after they met at a Labour Party conference in 1999; Brand denied the allegation.
- A woman who worked with Brand at MTV alleged he grabbed her arm in 2001; he said he did not recall meeting her or taking her by the arm.
- A complainant alleged Brand sexually assaulted her at a London bar in 2004; Brand denied the allegations and said he later recalled an encounter at the location.
- Brand confirmed having anal sex with a complainant in 2009 but said she consented and he had no indication she was in pain.
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