Russell Brand Is Not ‘Some Kind of Psychopath Who Rapes People and Thinks It’s Normal,’ Defense Lawyer Says in Closing Argument
In the closing arguments of Russell Brand's rape trial, his defense lawyer argued that there is no evidence of psychopathic behavior, asserting that Brand believed all sexual encounters were consensual. The prosecution countered by labeling the defense's claims as half-truths spun into lies.
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The trial is a high-profile case involving allegations of sexual misconduct against a prominent public figure, drawing significant media attention.
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 all consenting," said Ian Winter KC, defending Brand, per Sky News. "You would have to be a psychopath to be raping someone and asking them if they were enjoying it at the same time."
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