- Laura Brand gave evidence in defence of her husband Russell Brand at Southwark Crown Court, describing him as a “caring, kind, and attentive husband” while acknowledging his history of infidelity when they first dated in 2006.
- Mrs Brand, the sister of TV presenter Laura Gallacher, told jurors that the couple rekindled their romance in 2015 before marrying two years later, asserting that honesty is central to their marriage and that he had always let their early relationship progress at her pace.
- Character statements from two of Brand's ex-girlfriends, Elia Alvarez Diaz and Amanda Alguero Alejos, were read to the court, describing him as loving, generous, and gentle, while noting his past promiscuity and confirming he always respected consent.
- Defence barrister Ian Winter KC attempted to ask Laura Brand for her view on the truth of the prosecution allegations, but the line of questioning was halted following an objection after the judge reminded the court she was not an expert witness.
- Russell Brand denies three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of attempted indecent assault relating to allegations spanning 10 years of his career, with the trial set to continue on Friday morning.
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