Russell Brand told police he led a ‘very promiscuous’ life, trial hears
Summary
Russell Brand’s statements to police were read at his trial at Southwark Crown Court in London. He said he had lived a very promiscuous life but had never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity, and denied all charges.Key Facts
- Brand is accused of offences against six women, with allegations spanning 1999 to 2009.
- He faces three rape charges, three sexual assault charges and one attempted indecent assault charge; he has pleaded not guilty.
- The attempted indecent assault charge replaced an indecent assault charge on Tuesday.
- Brand told police he had led a “very promiscuous” life and had sexual encounters in many locations and situations.
- He said he did not recall meeting some of the women who accused him and suggested that any contact may have been consensual.
- Brand described allegations in media reports as false and said consensual encounters had been reframed decades later.
- Police interviewed Brand four times between November 2023 and July 2025, and he gave prepared statements during those interviews.
- The trial is continuing at Southwark Crown Court in London.
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