OriginalSourceMirrorUnited KingdomOwner: Reach plcLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished09:14 UTCSourceMirrorUnited KingdomOwner: Reach plcLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished09:14 UTC
“Rapist Russell Brand is 'furious' over his barrister's performance in trial after disgraced comic locked up for 10 years”
“Shamed Russell Brand is said to be raging at his barrister over his performance in court - the lawyer was slammed for being ‘very close to victim blaming’ in his cross-examination of victims”
Russell Brand jailed for 10-and-a-half years after trial
Key points
- Convicted rapist Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison.
- Barrister Ian Winter KC faced criticism for trial conduct and mitigation.
- Police chief described cross-examination as very close to victim blaming.
- Judge noted some defence points but maintained sentencing stance on justice.
- Winter self-reported to Bar Standards Board after a post-verdict outburst.
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