Latest / Fresh Intelligence / EXCLUSIVE: Meghan Markle Dragged into Russell Brand Case After He Boasted of 'Snogging' Duchess
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- 0:00[SPEAKER_00]: Meghan Markle has been unexpectedly drawn into Russell Brand's rape case after footage resurfaced from 2018.
- 0:07[SPEAKER_00]: In this footage, Brand claimed he wants shared a kiss with the Duchess of Sussex during a movie appearance.
- 0:15[SPEAKER_00]: Brand made these comments on ITV's loose women just before Markle's wedding to Prince Harry.
- 0:21[SPEAKER_00]: He stated, as a matter of fact, it is, when asked if he kissed Markle during the filming.
- 0:27[SPEAKER_00]: Brand explained that the kiss was scripted, and part of the movie get him to the Greek.
- 0:33[SPEAKER_00]: He remarked, I think I planted one on her in the scene, indicating it wasn't a romantic event.
- 0:39[SPEAKER_00]: Despite the claim, Markle has not publicly commented on Brand's remarks regarding their shared scene.
- 0:46[SPEAKER_00]: Recently, Brand was sentenced to 10 years, and six months in prison for serious sexual offenses.
- 0:53[SPEAKER_00]: a judge described him as a sexual predator, and highlighted his previously charismatic public persona.
- 1:00[SPEAKER_00]: Victim statements in court detailed the long-term impacts of brand's actions on their lives.
- 1:07[SPEAKER_00]: The fallout from Brand's conviction underscores a significant shift in how allegations are treated today.