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Russell Brand told police he led a ‘very promiscuous’ life, trial hears

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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