Russell Brand is not a ‘psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal’, court told

Defence barrister says earlier allegations about comedian’s sexual conduct ‘poisoned the wells’ of justice as trial continues Russell 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...

拉塞尔·布兰德性侵案庭审中，辩护律师在结案陈词里质疑原告为何未反抗、未在#MeToo期间报案，并称Brand尊重女性说“不”。Brand对七项指控均不认罪，案件仍在审理。