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Russell Brand Calls Teen Relationship Exploitative, Faces Rape Trial

4/24/2026

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Russell Brand said his past sexual relationship with a 16-year-old was exploitative.
He is on bail awaiting a Southwark Crown Court trial that begins on October 12.
Brand told journalist Megyn Kelly his fame created a power imbalance that led to exploitation.
The court has heard accusations of a hotel-room rape at a Labour Party conference and forced oral assault in a male toilet.

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Russell Brand said his past sexual relationship with a 16-year-old was exploitative.
He is on bail awaiting a Southwark Crown Court trial that begins on October 12.
Brand told journalist Megyn Kelly his fame created a power imbalance that led to exploitation.
The court has heard accusations of a hotel-room rape at a Labour Party conference and forced oral assault in a male toilet.