Russell Brand says he had ‘exploitative’ consensual sex with girl, 16, at height of his fame
Summary
Russell Brand said he had consensual sex with a 16-year-old girl when he was 30 and described the experience as “exploitative.” He faces trial in October on multiple charges of rape and sexual assault, which he denies.Key Facts
- Russell Brand admitted to having sex with a 16-year-old girl when he was 30.
- He called the experience “exploitative” due to the power difference between them.
- Brand faces charges including three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault.
- The alleged incidents date from 1999 to 2009.
- His trial is set to start on October 12 at Southwark Crown Court.
- Six women have accused Brand of sexual crimes, and they will give evidence at the trial.
- Brand denies all the charges against him.
- The age of consent in the UK is 16, but it is 18 in cases involving adults in positions of trust.
- Brand has a home in Buckinghamshire but currently lives in the United States and is out on bail awaiting trial.
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