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Brand: Day 16 - Defence Sums Up

The defence delivers its closing speech in Russell Brand's trial.

A warning this podcast contains strong language and detailed references to alleged rape and sexual assault.

The defence argues that media coverage influenced the complainants' recollections, questions delays in reporting the allegations and challenges the prosecution's case. The defence asks the jury to find Brand not guilty.

Russell Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault relating to six women. He denies the allegations and has pleaded not guilty to all…

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