Brand’s barrister confronts journalist after guilty verdict

After a jury found Russell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assault, his barrister Ian Winter confronted Sunday Times journalist Rosamund Urwin outside court. Coverage also recounts the defence’s unsuccessful argument that media reporting had undermined Brand’s ability to receive a fair trial.

• The jury found Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault; the New York Post also reports that he was acquitted of two rape charges and attempted indecent assault.· 2 sources
• Outside Southwark Crown Court, Winter told Urwin he hoped she was pleased; she replied that she was pleased justice had been done, and Winter said it had not.· 2 sources
• Brand’s defence argued that press and documentary coverage had prejudiced the case; the judge rejected the bid to stop the trial, reasoning that jurors could be selected from people who had not seen or read the reporting.· 1 source
• The New York Post reports Brand was taken into custody after the verdict and that the judge said he faced a significant prison term.· 1 source
• The New York Post says police confirmed two other women had come forward with rape allegations, which were under investigation.· 1 source