A former flatmate told Russell Brand’s trial that sex was a major focus for him, as the comedian faces seven alleged offences said to span 1999 to 2009. Brand denies all the charges and says any sexual contact was consensual.
01Summary
- 01Andrew Dobson gave evidence on the fourth day of Russell Brand’s trial at Southwark Crown Court.
- 02Brand, 51, faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
- 03The allegations come from six female complainants and cover a 10-year period between 1999 and 2009.
- 04Dobson said Brand was a “very vibrant character”, “very egotistical” and “erratic”.
- 05He also told the court he recalled nights when the “pursuit of getting somebody in bed” was a preoccupation for Brand.
02Why it matters
The case involves serious allegations against a well-known entertainer and is being heard in open court. It is likely to remain of wide public interest because the trial covers claims over a long period and Brand denies them.
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