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Laura Brand testifies Russell was unfaithful early on but calls him 'kind' husband

The comedian's wife told jurors he cheated during their initial relationship but described him as caring and attentive in her defence testimony.

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What to know

  • Laura Brand testified in her husband's rape trial, describing him as caring and kind in their current marriage but acknowledging he was unfaithful and unable to be monogamous during their initial relationship in 2006–2007.
  • A judge blocked the defence lawyer's attempt to ask Laura Brand about her views on the truth of the allegations against her husband, ruling she is not an expert witness.
  • Brand faces charges of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and attempted indecent assault spanning 1999–2009; the couple reconciled in 2015 and married in 2017.

“We have a very honest, frank, and clear relationship and marriage. Our relationship has always been [about] honesty.”

Laura Brand, Defendant's wife, defence witness · Vulture ↗

Russell Brand Defendant in rape trialLaura Brand Russell Brand's wife, defence witness

Laura Brand testifies Russell was unfaithful early on but calls him 'kind' husband
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    Judge bars defence lawyer from asking wife about truth of rape allegations

    When defence barrister Ian Winter KC attempted to ask Laura Brand for her view on "the truth of the allegations," the prosecutor objected and the judge ruled she is not an expert witness, blocking that line of questioning.

    “Russell, my husband, is caring, he is kind, he is a wonderful father to our children. The way he treats me is to really know me. I feel very seen by him in every way. I love him very much.”
    — Laura Brand, Defendant's wife, defence witness · source
    1. 3 outlets Russell Brand’s wife hails ‘kind’ husband but tells court he cheated when dating

      first by Evening Standard, 10d ago · also ITVX, Vulture

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  2. background

    Laura Brand confirms Brand cheated and was unable to be monogamous early in relationship — Laura Brand testified that she ended their initial relationship because Brand slept with other women. She stated: "it was clear it was difficult for him to be monogamous" and that she was "not interested in having a relationship with him if he was sleeping with other people."

  3. background

    Laura Brand testifies in Russell Brand's defence at rape trial — Russell Brand's wife, Laura Brand (formerly Laura Gallacher), gave evidence at Southwark Crown Court describing her husband as "kind" and "caring" but also testifying that he was unfaithful during their initial relationship in 2006–2007, which prompted their separation.