Comedian Russell Brand was a sexual predator, UK prosecutors say
Prosecutors say six women were abused in allegations spanning 1999 to 2009, and Brand denies the charges as a six-week trial begins.
- On Wednesday, British comedian Russell Brand appeared at London's Southwark Crown Court as prosecutors accused him of being a "ruthless sexual predator" who sexually abused six women between 1999 and 2009.
- Prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones alleged Brand was "not deterred" by protests, describing him as "demanding, entitled" and driven by an "indiscriminate and voracious" desire for sexual contact that showed no discrimination among victims.
- Brand, 51, faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault relating to six women; the former broadcaster denies all accusations and was once married to Katy Perry.
- Upon arriving at court, Brand told reporters, "Today I feel blessed," adding he remains "hopeful that this process will lead to good outcomes for everybody involved" as the trial is expected to last six weeks.
- Brand previously worked as a BBC radio presenter and television regular in the 2000s before transitioning to online broadcasting, where he has focused content on politics, religion, and free speech.
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Russell Brand a ‘ruthless, calculating and manipulative sexual predator,’ court told
Russell Brand was a “ruthless, calculating and manipulative… sexual predator,” the prosecution told Southwark Crown Court as they opened their case against Brand.Russell Brand is accused of groping women and forcing them into sexual acts over a ten-year period, between 1999 and 2009, when the prosecution says his career was “beginning to flourish.”The 51-year-old strongly denies the allegations made against him and has pleaded not guilty to all …
Prosecution labels Russell Brand a ruthless sexual predator at opening of his sex assault trial – WTOP News
LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand behaved as a “ruthless” sexual predator when he assaulted six women over the course of a decade, a prosecutor said Wednesday as she opened the rape and sexual assault case against the actor-comedian. Brand, 51, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and...
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