Flashbulbs, lies and victim blaming: how Russell Brand’s trial unfolded
The Guardian · Emine Sinmaz ·
Level of interest in comedian’s case resulted in examination of affairs inside and outside the courtroom
Russell Brand’s trial at Southwark crown court, which ended with him being found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others, was one of the most obsessively watched criminal cases in recent history. As well as Brand’s own conduct, the case became an examination of his victims’ evidence, the legal strategy his team used to defend him, and the culture within which he committed his crimes.
The victims: ‘I remember him on me. I know I said no’
Brand’s victims told how he “snapped” from charming to nasty as he raped and sexually assaulted them before gaslighting them into believing nothing was wrong.
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