Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears
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Brand's defence barrister told jurors that Brand "had an immense amount of sex", but that "none of it was unlawful". 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. Covered by 16 outlets: 3 lean left, 11 are centre, 2 lean right.
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Russell Brand is not a ‘psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal’, court told
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. In his closing...
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Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears
Brand's defence barrister told jurors that Brand "had an immense amount of sex", but that "none of it was unlawful".
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Russell Brand acting like a 'crazy idiot' towards women is not a crime, court hears
Russell Brand's rape trial at Southwark Crown Court continues
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Russell Brand's lawyer claims documentary 'poisoned the well of justice' during closing arguments
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Russell Brand’s Defense Comes to a Close in His U.K. Rape Trial - Vulture
Russell Brand’s Defense Comes to a Close in His U.K. Rape Trial Vulture Russell Brand is not a ‘psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal’, court told The Guardian Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears BBC...
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Russell Brand’s Defense Argues Channel 4 Film “Poisoned Well Of Justice Deliberately”
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Sexual misconduct allegations against Brand ‘poisoned the wells’, court told
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