Woman, 37, alleges she was raped by Russell Brand when she a schoolgirl

15 Nov 2026 • 6:15 AM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

Woman, 37, alleges she was raped by Russell Brand when she a schoolgirl

  • Mia Latter, 37, has waived her right to anonymity, revealing she was the 16-year-old schoolgirl who alleged she was raped by Russell Brand when he was 30.
  • Latter has chosen to step back from the criminal process due to the personal toll involved, although the Metropolitan Police confirmed their investigation into the allegation remains ongoing.
  • She is now campaigning for a staggered age of consent in the UK to make sexual relationships between adults and teenagers aged 16 and 17 illegal.
  • Latter alleged that Brand orally raped her towards the end of a three-month relationship that began when he approached her in London while working at MTV.
  • Brand is currently serving a 10-and-a-half-year prison sentence following convictions for rape and sexual assault against four other women.

IN FULL

Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved