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Russell Brand is not a ‘psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal’, court told

Published November 2, 2026 8:52 am • Updated November 2, 2026 8:52 am •
Russell Brand is not a ‘psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal’, court told
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Defence barrister says earlier allegations about comedian’s sexual conduct ‘poisoned the wells’ of justice as trial continuesRussell Brand is not a “psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal” and is respectful when women say no, a court has heard.Brand’s barrister, Ian Winter KC, said allegations about the comedian’s sexual conduct in 2023 had “poisoned the wells” of justice. He also said there had been…

Defence barrister says earlier allegations about comedian’s sexual conduct ‘poisoned the wells’ of justice as trial continuesRussell Brand is not a “psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal” and is respectful when women say no, a court has heard.Brand’s barrister, Ian Winter KC, said allegations about the comedian’s sexual conduct in 2023 had “poisoned the wells” of justice. He also said there had been…

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