Russell Brand told police he led a ‘very promiscuous’ life, trial hears
Comedian accused of sexual offences against six women said consensual encounters were ‘unfavourably reframed decades later’
TL;DR
- Russell Brand told police he led a "very promiscuous" life.
- He stated that consensual sexual encounters have been "unfavourably reframed decades later."
- Brand blamed "defamatory and fictitious" media reports for the allegations.
- He insists he has "never engaged in any non-consensual sexual activity."
- Brand is accused of seven offences against six women, spanning 10 years from 1999.
- He denies all charges, which include rape and sexual assault.
- Statements made by Brand to police were read out in court.
- Brand described his past interactions with the public as "friendly, consensual and warm."