Russell Brand Is “Not a Psychopath Who Rapes People and Thinks It’s Normal,” Says Defense in Trial’s Closing Arguments

1. The Hollywood Reporter · 8:23A ET

   Russell Brand Is “Not a Psychopath Who Rapes People and Thinks It’s Normal,” Says Defense in Trial’s Closing Arguments ↗

   The trial is now entering its closing stages, with the jury set to deliberate on three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault, all of which Brand denies.

   By Lily Ford

2. Variety · 7:29A ET

   Russell Brand Is Not ‘Some Kind of Psychopath Who Rapes People and Thinks It’s Normal,’ Defense Lawyer Says in Closing Argument ↗

   Russell Brand’s lawyer has told the jury there is “no evidence” that the comedian is “some kind of psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal” in his closing argument. “The fact he behaved normally during and after all of those ‘rapes’ tells you what you need to know. He believed they were…

   By K.J. Yossman

   

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