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Russell Brand's Lawyer Rounds On Journalist Ros Urwin Outside Court
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Key Points:
- Russell Brand was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, while being acquitted on two other rape charges and one reduced charge of attempted indecent assault.
- Brand’s lawyer, Ian Winter KC, confronted journalist Rosamund Urwin outside Southwark Crown Court, criticizing her role in reporting allegations against Brand and accusing her of undermining justice.
- Urwin was a lead journalist in a 2023 joint investigation by The Times, Sunday Times, and Channel 4 that first brought the allegations against Brand to public attention.
- Winter argued that the documentary linked to the investigation “poisoned the well of justice” and corrupted Brand’s accusers, while the prosecution maintained it encouraged six unrelated women to come forward independently.
- Brand has consistently denied all charges, which stem from accusations made by six women.
