Brand's lawyer blasted after claiming victim 'not particularly vulnerable'

TL;DR

Russell Brand's barrister, Ian Winter KC, is accused of perpetuating "damaging myths about rape" by claiming a victim was "not particularly vulnerable".
Winter argued the incident was at the "bottom of culpability" due to its short duration and described it as a "momentary total failure to respect her consent".
Mr Justice Bennathan criticized Brand's "staggering arrogance" and stated that women "retain the right to say no" regardless of what they wear or drink.
Experts argue that such narratives trivialize sexual offenses and reinforce myths that deter survivors from reporting assaults.
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner and Victims Commissioner have raised concerns, with the latter calling for a new legal duty on judges to address rape myths.
Ian Winter KC also faced criticism for verbally abusing a journalist whose investigation led to victims coming forward, and has referred himself to the Bar Standards Board.

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