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Russell Brand barrister reports himself to bar watchdog over confronting Sunday Times journalist

Ian Winter KC told Rosamund Urwin, whose investigation led to Brand’s victims coming forward, ‘I hope you are pleased with yourself’ Russell Brand’s…

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Ian Winter KC told Rosamund Urwin, whose investigation led to Brand’s victims coming forward, ‘I hope you are pleased with yourself’ Russell Brand’s barrister has reported himself to his professional regulator after being accused of a tirade at a journalist shortly after the comedian had been found guilty of rape.

The Guardian was first to report the story.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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The Guardian
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Russell Brand, Ian Winter KC, Rosamund Urwin, Brand
Section
Entertainment

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