Russell Brand’s accusers ‘bravely told the truth’

Russell Brand’s six accusers have ‘bravely come foward to tell the truth’ about the comedian’s series of rapes and sexuals assaults, a court heard. Prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones, KC, described a ‘pattern’ of behaviour in which Brand switched from being charming to frightening and ignored their refusals. She said the women were unconnected and had nothing to gain from giving evidence against the comedian. Brand, 51, denies three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of attempted indecent assault…