Russell Brand's wife tells rape trial he was an attentive husband
Laura Brand testified at her husband's rape trial that they once split over his promiscuity, but that he is a "wonderful father" and an attentive husband; he denies all charges.
Laura Brand, wife of Russell Brand, gave evidence at his rape and sexual assault trial, telling the court the couple once split up over his promiscuity. The Guardian and Fox News reported her testimony.
The Guardian reports that Laura Brand, 39, described him as a "wonderful father" and an "amazingly attentive husband." She said they fell in love after meeting in 2006 and that he found monogamy difficult. Fox News also reports she spoke about his difficulty with monogamy and their love story.
Brand, 51, has denied all charges. The Guardian reports he faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of attempted indecent assault.
Brand testified in his own defence on Wednesday, after the prosecution finished its case. His barrister, Ian Winter, went through the indictment, and Brand answered "no" when asked if he committed each offence. The Guardian reports he told jurors consent is "non-negotiable." He said he was obsessed with sex as a younger man but denied setting a "goal" of sleeping with 5,000 women. PBS NewsHour reports he said the claims have had a "devastating" impact on his life.
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- The GuardianRussell Brand gives evidence in rape and sexual assault trial – latest updatesWed, Oct 28, 6:20 AM EDT
- CBS NewsRussell Brand takes the stand at his rape and sexual assault trialWed, Oct 28, 11:05 AM EDT
- The GuardianRussell Brand tells trial he had sex obsession but that consent is ‘non-negotiable’Wed, Oct 28, 12:27 PM EDT
- PBS NewsHourRussell Brand denies all charges as he testifies at his rape and sex assault trialWed, Oct 28, 7:35 PM EDT
- The GuardianRussell Brand’s wife tells court he is ‘amazingly attentive husband’Thu, Oct 29, 9:12 AM EDT
- Fox NewsRussell Brand’s wife defends actor at rape trial while admitting his past monogamy strugglesThu, Oct 29, 4:47 PM EDT
- The GuardianFlorid language and long silences: five things we learned from week three of Russell Brand’s rape trialSat, Oct 31, 4:00 AM EDT
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Earlier versions (2)
- Wed, Oct 28, 7:40 PM EDT, 3 outlets: Russell Brand tells court he was obsessed with sex but denies all charges
- Wed, Oct 28, 11:05 AM EDT, 2 outlets: Russell Brand denies all charges as he testifies at his trial