Former Assistant Says Brand Had 'Insane Sexual Appetite'
Newser • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Helen Berger, Russell Brand's former personal assistant, revealed that she was uncomfortable being asked to collect phone numbers from female fans and eventually stopped doing so after seeking advice.
- Berger described Brand's "insane sexual appetite," claiming he used MySpace to find partners and was frequently sleeping with people, but she did not witness any illegal behavior.
- Berger quit her job due to frustration with Brand's behavior, which she described as being normalized by those around him, despite finding it deeply troubling.
- During the trial, a statement was read from the sister of an alleged victim who described Brand's behavior during an assault in 2004, noting her sister's fear of not being believed if she reported it.
- Russell Brand denies all charges of rape and sexual assault, with the prosecution expected to conclude its case soon in the ongoing trial.
