Prosecutor says Russell Brand accusers had nothing to gain and were not swayed by media

In closing statements at the Russell Brand trial, the prosecutor said the six women who testified had “nothing to gain” and no appetite for fame. The Guardian reported that Riel Karmy-Jones KC described the women as “haunted” by their encounters with Brand and said they had bravely come forward after realising they were not alone. He added that the women, who do not know one another, were not compelled to make police complaints by the “magic force” of media reporting on the alleged misconduct.

The prosecutor’s remarks aim to counter any suggestion that the testimony was driven by media attention, emphasizing the independence of the accusers’ decisions to speak out.

Why it matters

The comments seek to reinforce that the witnesses are acting without expectation of reward, which could influence public and judicial perception of the case.

Key details

Location

United Kingdom · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

30 Oct 2026, 23:34 IST

Key names

Russell Brand, Six, Riel Karmy-Jones KC, Brand

Section

Health

Sources

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• The GuardianRussell Brand trial: accusers have ‘nothing to gain’ and were not led by media, court told 30 Oct, 23:34

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