Alleged Russell Brand rape victim wants age of consent law changed
Summary
Mia Latter, who says Russell Brand raped her when she was 16, has waived her right to anonymity and is campaigning for a law that would bar adults from having relationships with 16- and 17-year-olds. Brand was sentenced to 10½ years for rape and sexual assault; he was acquitted of other charges. Police say their investigation into Latter’s allegation remains ongoing.Key Facts
- Latter was one of six women who made allegations against Brand in a 2023 media investigation, using the pseudonym Alice.
- Latter says she was 16 and Brand was 30 when they met while he was working at MTV.
- Latter now describes the alleged incident as rape; the 2023 investigation had described it as sexual assault.
- Latter supports allowing relationships between teenagers aged 16 to 18 while making relationships between adults and people under 18 a criminal offence.
- Latter said she would not continue with the criminal process so she could focus on her campaign.
- The six women in the 2023 investigation were not complainants in Brand’s recent criminal trial.
- Police say they opened an investigation into Latter’s rape allegation in January 2026 and are seeking further information before a charging decision.
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