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Russell Brand tells court he 'misused' his fame, says sex was…
Prosecutors read statements from four police interviews given between September 2023 and July 2025, in which Brand denied ever having non-consensual sex; his fame admission came in court.
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- First reported by The New York Times: “Russell Brand Tells Court He ‘Misused’ His Fame, but Says Sex Was Consensual”, with reporting from KSL (Reuters), The Hollywood Reporter and Yahoo News.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 1:17 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
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- The New York TimesRussell Brand Tells Court He ‘Misused’ His Fame, but Says Sex Was Consensual
- KSL (Reuters)Russell Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex, court hears October 27, 2026 · facts used on air
- The Hollywood ReporterRussell Brand Trial: Judge Reduces One Charge to Attempted Indecent Assault as Star Says “I Led a Very Promiscuous Life” facts used on air
- Yahoo NewsRussell Brand Accused Of 'Dragging' Woman To A 'Male Toilet' As He Is Granted Bail In London Court facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn London today, Russell Brand told a court he misused his fame, but insists the sex was consensual.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorProsecutors read statements from four police interviews, and in one he said he had sex in toilet cubicles at parties.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe also said he kissed hundreds of people in public to be friendly with fans.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAnd he accused the British government of using the law as a weapon.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA man who was a fool before the Lord, by his own account, now blames the state.
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