Brand's barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalist
Ian Winter KC said he would self-report to the Bar Standards Board after a heated exchange with a journalist following Brand’s convictions.
- On Thursday, barrister Ian Winter KC confronted Sunday Times journalist Rosamund Urwin outside Southwark Crown Court moments after a jury convicted Russell Brand of one rape and three sexual assaults. Winter reportedly used profanity during the heated exchange.
- Following media accounts of the corridor confrontation, Winter issued a statement on Friday confirming he self-referred his conduct to the Bar Standards Board, stating his professional duty requires the incident be subject to proper scrutiny.
- The jury found the 51-year-old comedian guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court. Brand remains in custody awaiting sentencing on Monday, facing a significant custodial term.
- During the trial, Winter unsuccessfully argued that 2023 media coverage had 'poisoned the well,' making a fair trial impossible. Urwin responded to his post-verdict confrontation by stating, 'I'm pleased justice has been done.'
- Sunday Times editor Ben Taylor condemned Winter's behavior as 'reprehensible,' arguing the barrister was 'impugning the integrity of the entire case.' Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police confirmed investigations into two separate rape allegations against Brand continue.
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Russell Brand’s Lawyer Reports Himself After Awkward Court Meltdown
Content Warning: This article contains references to rape and sexual assault. Russell Brand’s defence barrister, Ian Winter KC, has reported himself to the Bar Standards Board following an angry confrontation with a journalist outside court. The incident followed Brand’s conviction on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Ian Winter KC confronts […]
Russell Brand's barrister reports himself to watchdog over behaviour after verdict
After Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault, his barrister clashed with a journalist who had worked on a 2023 investigation containing allegations against the comedian, in the corridor outside Court 3.
Russell Brand's Lawyer Refers Self To Watchdog After Alleged Outburst Outside Court
Russell Brand leaving court earlier this weekRussell Brand’s defence lawyer has voluntarily submitted himself to the Bar Standards Board, England and Wales’ independent statutory regulator for barristers, following an alleged incident outside of the comedian’s trial earlier this week.On Thursday, Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, and is now in police custody, awaiting sentencing.Allegations of histor…
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