Russell Brand accusers 'haunted' for years by alleged crimes, court hears
Summary
Prosecutors told jurors at Russell Brand’s trial that six women had been haunted for years by alleged sexual offenses and had little to gain by coming forward. Brand denies seven charges involving alleged rape, sexual assault and attempted indecent assault; the trial is continuing.Key Facts
- The trial is taking place at Southwark Crown Court in London.
- Brand faces three rape charges, three sexual assault charges and one charge of attempted indecent assault.
- Prosecutor Reil Karmy-Jones KC said the six complainants do not know one another and had not sought publicity.
- The prosecutor said the women had to relive their experiences during the trial.
- Brand’s lawyer, Polly Dyer, told jurors he had pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis in 1995 and received a fine.
- Dyer said Brand has no other convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings.
- Brand’s wife, Laura, testified that he is a kind person and a wonderful father; the prosecutor said she was not with him during the periods connected to the charges.
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