Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears
Summary
Russell Brand’s defence barrister told jurors that media reports and a Channel 4 documentary prompted complainants to bring allegations against him and affected the case. Brand denies seven charges, including rape and sexual assault; the trial at Southwark Crown Court is continuing.Key Facts
- Brand faces three rape charges, three sexual assault charges and one allegation of attempted indecent assault.
- His defence barrister, Ian Winter KC, made his closing speech on Monday.
- Winter said the Channel 4 documentary and newspaper stories in 2023 influenced complainants to come forward.
- Winter argued that Brand believed his sexual partners had consented and denied that his conduct was unlawful.
- The judge had described the documentary to jurors as one-sided and dramatically produced, according to the report.
- Winter cited Brand’s account that Great Ormond Street Hospital did not let him visit his son after heart surgery because of published material.
- Brand arrived at court with his wife, Laura, and her father, former golfer Bernard Gallacher.
- The trial is taking place at Southwark Crown Court.
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