Defence barrister says earlier allegations about comedian’s sexual conduct ‘poisoned the wells’ of justice as trial continues Russell Brand is not a “psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal” and is respectful when women say no, a court has heard. Brand’s barrister, Ian Winter KC, said...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/02/russell-brand-defence-barrister-court-trial)