“It happened in a flash” | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 7

We hear from three women

WARNING: This episode contains descriptions some listeners may find distressing.


On the seventh day in the trial of Russell Brand, Woman 5 told police she went willingly to Brand’s house, but during that visit something she didn’t consent to happened, and he allegedly raped her.

Woman 4 and Woman 6 both allege Brand sexually assaulted them in their workplaces.


The defence suggested Woman 4 did not have a clear memory of the incident, and Woman 6 gave an inconsistent account about her clothing to a journalist.


The defence will begin cross examination of Woman 5 tomorrow.


Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him.


Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all.


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Rape Crisis England & Wales

NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault

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