Russell Brand trial: accusers have ‘nothing to gain’ and were not led by media, court told
Summary
Prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones told jurors at Southwark Crown Court that six women who accuse Russell Brand of sexual offences came forward independently and had no desire for publicity or financial gain. Brand denies all charges, and his barrister is due to give the defence closing speech on Monday.Key Facts
- Brand faces seven charges involving six women, concerning alleged offences between 1999 and 2009.
- The charges include three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault.
- Brand has pleaded not guilty to every charge.
- The prosecutor said the 2023 Dispatches documentary did not prompt the women to invent or reshape their accounts.
- Karmy-Jones told jurors that the women described similar behaviour and gave specific details about their allegations.
- The judge, Mr Justice Bennathan, gave the jury legal directions and said it would consider opposing arguments.
- Defence barrister Ian Winter KC is scheduled to deliver his closing speech on Monday.
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