UK prosecution labels British actor Russell Brand a ruthless sexual predator at opening of his trial

British comic and actor, Russell Brand behaved as a calculated sexual predator when he focused six ladies over the course of a decade, a prosecutor said on Wednesday because the actor-comedian’s trial opened at Southwark Crown Court in London.

Brand, 51, has pleaded not responsible to 3 counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one depend of indecent assault involving offenses alleged to have occurred between 1999 and 2009.

Prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones informed jurors that the six ladies, who have no idea each other, have been focused in varied areas, together with resort rooms, workplaces, a bar restroom, and his private residence.

The prosecution argued that in this era, Brand possessed an indiscriminate and voracious want for sexual contact, treating ladies merely as a method to an finish. While acknowledging that the defendant might be charming and humorous, Karmy-Jones described him as demanding, entitled, and manipulative.

“He was ruthless, he was calculating, he was manipulative. And, the prosecution say, he was a sexual predator,” Karmy-Jones informed the jury.

The courtroom heard particulars relating to the person allegations, which span from an incident in a Bournemouth resort room in 1999 throughout a political social gathering convention to later accusations involving skilled workplaces and his dwelling in 2009.

Prosecutors famous that the complainants didn’t report the incidents on the time resulting from emotions of guilt, disgrace, and concern of being blamed.

Brand denies all prices and maintained in police interviews that any sexual exercise he engaged in was completely consensual.

Arriving at courtroom alongside his spouse, Laura, Brand informed reporters that he felt involved but hopeful relating to the authorized course of. The trial is predicted to proceed over a number of weeks as jurors hear proof instantly from the complainants.