Russell Brand's ex Jemima Goldsmith accuses him of violence and abuse against her
Jemima Goldsmith has publicly accused her former partner, Russell Brand, of violence and abuse during their relationship in 2014. This follows Brand's recent conviction and sentencing for rape and sexual assault.
Why it matters
The statement adds to the public discourse surrounding Brand's criminal behavior and the importance of accountability for sexual violence.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Jemima Goldsmith (left) and Russell Brand (right) dated for about a year in the mid-2010s
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An ex-girlfriend of Russell Brand has accused him of "violence, coercive control and abuse" while the two were together.
Jemima Goldsmith, who dated the disgraced entertainer for roughly a year around 2014, alleged that she "had to call the police to have him removed from my house in 2014 during a violent incident" but chose not to press charges.
In a lengthy statement on social media, the 52-year-old said she was "in awe of the courageous women who came forward at Brand's trial" and was "glad and relieved" he had "finally faced justice".
Brand, 51, was sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison earlier on Monday after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.
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