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. Russell Brand's defense lawyers have said his accusers did not "resist, scream or try to leave" the attacks they've alleged in his ongoing rape trial. Russell Brand‘s defense lawyers have implored the jury to consider the fact that his accusers did not “resist, scream or try to leave” the attacks they’ve alleged in his ongoing rape and sexual assault trial. The presenter and comedian is accused of three counts of rape and three charges of sexual assault.

He was initially accused of indecent assault, which was reduced to a count of attempted indecent assault by the judge last week. Six women allege offenses dating from 1999 to 2009, and Brand denies the allegations vehemently. He’s been accompanied to court most days by his wife, Laura, who gave evidence last week and described Brand as a “caring and kind, wonderful father” to their three children. Brand also told the court he had not persuaded anyone to testify on his behalf. The trial is now entering its final stages. On Friday, the prosecution presented its closing arguments to the jury — comprised of eight men and