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Russell Brand’s wife testifies in his London sexual assault trial
Laura Brand testified for her husband at his trial in London on Thursday, appearing as a character witness for the defence.
She described Russell Brand as caring and kind, and said she felt seen in their marriage.
Brand faces seven charges: three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of attempted indecent assault.
The charges concern alleged offences against six women in the UK between 1999 and 2009, and Brand has pleaded not guilty to all of them.
The allegations cover years before Brand and Laura married in 2017; she said they first dated in 2006 and split the following year.
Brand has denied the allegations in court, though he said some of his past behaviour was wrong in retrospect.
The jury is expected to begin considering its verdict on Tuesday, after closing arguments expected on Friday.
Russell Brand denied charges of rape, sexual assault and attempted indecent assault while testifying at his trial in London.
He has pleaded not guilty to all seven charges, which relate to alleged offenses against six women between 1999 and 2009.
Brand’s wife, Laura Gallacher, testified for the defense on Thursday, describing him as caring and kind.
Brand told jurors that consent was essential and said some of his past behavior was wrong in retrospect.
The jury is expected to begin deliberating on a verdict on November 3.
- Who
- Russell Brand is on trial. His wife, Laura Gallacher, testified for the defense.
- What
- Brand denies three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault.
- When
- The trial testimony described in the articles took place on October 28 and 29, 2026.
- Where
- Southwark Crown Court in London.
- Why
- He is accused of offenses against six women between 1999 and 2009. Brand denies the charges.
Prosecution
Russell Brand
Allegations
Prosecution
The prosecution alleges Brand committed sexual offenses against six women between 1999 and 2009.
Russell Brand
Brand denies all charges and says he did not engage in non-consensual sexual activity.
Consent
Prosecution
The prosecution has described Brand as a sexual predator.
Russell Brand
Brand says consent is fundamental and says the women involved consented.
The charges relate to alleged offenses against six women during this period.
A documentary aired allegations about Brand, after which the six women came forward, according to the prosecution.
Brand testified and denied the charges as his defense case opened.
Gallacher testified as a character witness for Brand.
The jury is expected to begin deliberating on a verdict.
- Charges
- Three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault
- Complainants
- Six women
- Alleged offense period
- 1999–2009
- Court
- Southwark Crown Court, London
- Wife
- Laura Gallacher
- Expected deliberations
- November 3, 2026
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What people are saying
Consent is fundamental, essential, necessary and indeed in many ways more important than sex itself
I’m innocent.
I feel very seen by him
I felt entirely cared for and looked after by Russell.