Russell Brand’s victims describe lasting effects at sentencing hearing

Crime · First reported 9 Nov, 14:04 · Updated 14:22

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Victims addressed Southwark Crown Court as Russell Brand awaited sentence for rape and sexual assault. Their statements described lasting emotional effects, concerns about his public influence and difficulties during the criminal justice process.

A woman who said Brand sexually assaulted her in 2004 described shock and trauma, and said online attacks and threats had made her fear for her family’s safety.
A radio worker who said she was assaulted in 2005 told the court she nearly withdrew her allegation because of the emotional strain; another victim described feeling powerless because of Brand’s fame and influence.
A woman who said she was assaulted in 2009 told the court she initially spoke up, but senior management brushed the matter aside.

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Key facts

Court: Southwark Crown Court
Hearing: Victim statements were heard before sentencing.
Incidents described: The accounts refer to alleged assaults in 2004, 2005 and 2009.