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Russell Brand told police he never engaged in non-consensual sex, court hears
Brand's statements were read to jurors at Southwark Crown Court, where the judge said evidence on one charge was insufficient.
The short version
- Russell Brand told police in interviews that he had never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity, and those statements were read at his trial.[The Guardian · BBC News]
- Police interviewed Brand four times between November 2023 and July 2025.[The Guardian · BBC News]
- The judge said evidence was insufficient on an indecent assault charge, and the jury was given an amended count of attempted indecent assault, which Brand denies.[BBC News]
- Brand's trial at Southwark Crown Court is ongoing, and no verdict is reported.[The Guardian · BBC News]
Key facts
- Brand told police in interviews that he had never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity.[The Guardian · BBC News]
- Brand was interviewed four times by police between November 2023 and July 2025.[The Guardian · BBC News]
- Brand is on trial at Southwark Crown Court in London.[The Guardian · BBC News]
- Judge Mr Justice Bennathan said there was insufficient evidence to support an indecent assault charge.[BBC News]
- The jury was given an amended indictment charging Brand with attempted indecent assault, to which he pleaded not guilty.[BBC News]
What remains uncertain
- Brand's denials are statements he made to police and have not yet been tested by a verdict; the allegations remain unproven.[The Guardian · BBC News]
Sources
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- Russell Brand told police he never had non-consensual sexBBC News - Entertainment & Arts
- Russell Brand told police he led a ‘very promiscuous’ life, trial hearsThe Guardian - World