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Jury retires to consider verdicts in Russell Brand rape trial

Brand takes the stand, calls consent 'more important than sex'

1 Oct 27 · 12d ago · 2 articles · 1 source · development 1 of 5

Giving evidence in his own defence, Brand told jurors friends and colleagues abandoned him after 2023 media allegations and insisted every sexual encounter was consensual, while admitting he had been 'obsessed' with sex in the past.

Brand takes the stand, calls consent 'more important than sex'
bbc.co.uk

“Consent is fundamental, essential, necessary, and indeed in many ways more important than sex itself.”

Russell Brand

Russell Brand Defendant, former comedian and media personalityIan Winter KC Defence barristerRiel Karmy-Jones KC Prosecution barristerLaura Brand Brand's wife, defence witnessMr Justice Bennathan Trial judge, Southwark Crown Court

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  1. 3 outlets Russell Brand tells trial he had sex obsession but that consent is ‘non-negotiable’

    first by The Guardian, 11d ago · also Evening Standard, EDP24

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