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Russell Brand is not a ‘psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal’, court told

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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. Russell Brand's barrister today claimed the actor is not a 'psychopath that rapes people and thinks that is normal'. Covered by 4 outlets: 2 lean left, 2 are centre.

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  1. Daily Mail Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Russell Brand's lawyer questions why victims did not 'scream more' when they were attacked as his father-in-law Bernard Gallacher accompanies him to court

    Russell Brand's barrister today claimed the actor is not a 'psychopath that rapes people and thinks that is normal'.

  2. The Guardian Left Factuality: Very high GB
    Russell Brand is not a ‘psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal’, court told

    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. In his closing...

  3. Film-News.Co.Uk Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Russell Brand's lawyer claims documentary 'poisoned the well of justice' during closing arguments

    Russell Brand's lawyer claimed the complainants had been "thoroughly contaminated" by the Channel 4 Dispatches documentary.

  4. Google News Center Factuality: High US
    Russell Brand’s Defense Comes to a Close in His U.K. Rape Trial - Vulture

    Russell Brand’s Defense Comes to a Close in His U.K. Rape Trial Vulture Russell Brand is not a ‘psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal’, court told The Guardian Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears BBC...

  5. Variety Leans left Factuality: High US
    Russell Brand Is Not ‘Some Kind of Psychopath Who Rapes People and Thinks It’s Normal,’ Defense Lawyer Says in Closing Argument

    Russell Brand’s lawyer has told the jury there is “no evidence” that the comedian is “some kind of psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal” in his closing argument. “The fact he behaved normally during and after all of those ‘rapes’ tells you what you need to know....

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