Russell Brand Is Not ‘Some Kind of Psychopath Who Rapes People and Thinks It’s Normal,’ Defense Lawyer Says in Closing Argument

What the coverage says

In closing arguments of the trial, Russell Brand's defense team told the jury that there is no evidence to support the accusations against the comedian. Variety reported that the attorney argued the defendant behaved normally during and after the alleged incidents. The Guardian added that the barrister told the court the comedian is respectful when women decline sexual advances, and claimed earlier allegations had poisoned the wells of justice.

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