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Coverage dated November 2, 2026

Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears

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Brand's defence barrister told jurors that Brand "had an immense amount of sex", but that "none of it was unlawful".

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  1. Deadline

    Russell Brand’s Defense Argues Channel 4 Film “Poisoned Well Of Justice Deliberately” (opens Deadline)

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    Editor’s note: This story contains details of alleged sexual offenses that some readers may find distressing. The 2023 Channel 4 documentary about Russell Brand “poisoned the well of justice deliberately” and “fundamentally corrupted” his accusers, according to the closing defense argument of Brand’…

  2. BBC News

    Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears (opens BBC News)

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    Brand's defence barrister told jurors that Brand "had an immense amount of sex", but that "none of it was unlawful".