# Russell Brand is not a ‘psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal’, court told

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-11-02T13:52:13+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/02/russell-brand-defence-barrister-court-trial
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/russell-brand-is-not-a-psychopath-who-rapes-people-and-thinks-it-s-nor-9b248a/

Defence barrister says earlier allegations about comedian’s sexual conduct ‘poisoned the wells’ of justice as trial continues Russell Brand is not a “psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal” and is respectful when women say no, a court has heard. Brand’s barrister, Ian Winter KC, said allegations about the comedian’s sexual conduct in 2023 had “poisoned the wells” of justice. He also sa

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