This is the Day 6 of the seven week trial report of the Russell Brand trial, accused of rape, sexual assault of six women. Russell Brand pleads not guilty to all charges stating that the encounters have been reimagined by the complainants.
CHARGE(S):
1. 3 Counts of Rape
2. 3 Counts of Sexual Assault
3. 1 Count of Indecent Assault
Victim(s): Anonymous according to the sexual offences act 1992
Courthouse: Southwark Crown Court, London, United Kingdom.
Officers of the court
Judge:
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE BENNATHAN
Barristers/Attorneys:
Crown Prosecution Service – Riel Karmy-Jones KC
Defence – Ian Winter KC
CPS v. Russell Brand – Day 6 Trial Summary
Day 6 of CPS v. Russell Brand at Southwark Crown Court centred entirely on the continuation and conclusion of the testimony of the Count 6 complainant. The prosecution completed its direct examination, incorporating follow-up police interview statements detailing post-incident text message exchanges in which Brand told her she was “dirty”, and she accused him of treating her “like an animal”—before defence counsel subjected her to a rigorous cross-examination. The cross-examination focused heavily on her willingness to visit Brand’s home, her understanding of consent, and discrepancies regarding what she told friends and colleagues immediately following the incident. The day concluded with a brief redirect examination that re-emphasised her lack of consent to anal penetration and Brand’s post-incident demeanour.
Full report below!
