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Russell Brand: Met Police Boss 'Wouldn't Be Surprised' if More Allegations Made About Disgraced Star
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley said high-profile cases often encourage victims to speak up, as investigators continue probing two rape allegations.
- On Thursday, a Southwark Crown Court jury convicted Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley predicted Friday that 'many, many more' women could now come forward.
- Brand, 51, awaits sentencing on Monday after being convicted of offenses committed during his career as a Hollywood star. Detectives are actively investigating two additional rape allegations, positioning him to face a potentially lengthy jail term.
- Victims testified how Brand exploited his fame to target women, sometimes within seconds of meeting them. Sir Mark Rowley criticized defense lawyer Ian Winter KC's argument that 'none of the complainants had, in his words, resisted or screamed or even tried to leave,' calling it 'getting very close to victim blaming.'
- Sir Mark Rowley strongly supports Commissioner Claire Waxman's push for a legal duty in the Courts and Tribunals Bill requiring judges to direct juries on rape myths. High-profile cases often trigger an upsurge in reporting, he noted, giving victims confidence to speak up.
- Rowley emphasized that sex offending frequently involves powerful individuals exploiting those with less influence—whether uncle, teacher, or vicar. Regardless of celebrity status, he stated police remain committed to supporting victims and bringing perpetrators of such 'ghastly' acts to justice.
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