A defence lawyer for a comedian accused of sexual misconduct has argued that earlier allegations have unfairly tainted the current trial, claiming the accused’s behaviour does not match the serious claims made against him. During closing remarks in court, the barrister disputed the credibility of the accusations, pointing out that none of the alleged victims reportedly resisted or attempted to escape during the incidents. The defence has framed the accused as someone who respects boundaries, contradicting the portrayal of him as a violent offender. The trial is ongoing as these arguments are presented to the court.
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.In his closing speech at Southwark crown court, Brand’s barrister, Ian Winter KC, questioned why Brand’s accusers had not fought back when they were allegedly raped, saying “not one of them resisted or screamed or even tried to leave”. Continue reading...
