I was sexually assaulted by Rolf Harris, this is why people struggled to accept Russell Brand was a rapist
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Suzi Dent bravely gave evidence against sex offender Rolf Harris after he groped and harassed her when she was 24. She writes for the Mirror about how the public struggle to accept celebrities they admire like Russell Brand, are capable of such crimes
Suzi Dent bravely gave evidence against sex offender Rolf Harris after he groped and harassed her when she was 24. She writes for the Mirror about how the public struggle to accept celebrities they admire like Russell Brand, are capable of such crimes
When I heard Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault, I found myself right back where I was in 2014 at the trial of Rolf Harris. Sadly, every time another famous person faces serious allegations, whether it’s Russell Brand, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Huw Edwards or someone else entirely, I recognise the same public conversation. The names change. The emotions rarely do.
As someone who gave evidence in the Rolf Harris trial, I know just how difficult it is to speak out against someone the public admires. I also know why so many people struggle to believe it could possibly be true.
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