Russell Brand Trial Recap: Week 1

Joined by comedian and hater of Bill Maher, Will Weldon, Al examines Russell's final 'Stay Free' show to see whether he really was taken down for being a 'radical truth teller' or not(This was recorded just prior to Russell's sentencing.)Support Will on Patreon - https://patreon.com/ihatebillmaherSupport On Brand on Patreon - https://patreon.com/OnBrand

Justice has been done! Or has it? Mostly, yes. It's complicated. Al goes through the sentencing proceedings in court from start to finish, before examining the prison Russell has been sent to.Rape Crisis UK - ⁠https://rapecrisis.org.uk⁠RAINN (US) - https://⁠rainn.org⁠Support On Brand on Patreon - https://patreon.com/OnBrandThumbnail background art courtesy of Priscilla Coleman and MB Media.

Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault. Al goes through the jury's verdict, the day at court, and what is yet to come.Rape Crisis UK - ⁠https://rapecrisis.org.uk⁠RAINN (US) - https://⁠rainn.org⁠Support On Brand on Patreon - https://patreon.com/OnBrandThumbnail background art courtesy of Priscilla Coleman and MB Media.

Al examines the closing statements of Russell's trial, and the increasingly wild things Russell's lawyer is willing to call his client.Rape Crisis UK - ⁠https://rapecrisis.org.uk⁠RAINN (US) - https://⁠rainn.org⁠Support On Brand on Patreon - https://patreon.com/OnBrandThumbnail background art courtesy of Priscilla Coleman and MB Media.

Russell decided to testify in his own criminal trial. While going through the trial in detail, Al questions whether that was in fact a good idea.Rape Crisis UK - ⁠https://rapecrisis.org.uk⁠RAINN (US) - https://⁠rainn.org⁠Support On Brand on Patreon - https://patreon.com/OnBrandThumbnail background art courtesy of Priscilla Coleman and MB Media.

Al goes through the detailed reporting of Russell's second week at trial for charges of rape and sexual assault.Rape Crisis UK - ⁠https://rapecrisis.org.uk⁠RAINN (US) - https://⁠rainn.org⁠Support On Brand on Patreon - https://patreon.com/OnBrandThumbnail background art courtesy of Priscilla Coleman and MB Media.

After the first week of the trial Russell and Laura once again held Sunday Service, in a transparent PR gambit. It did not go well for them or the Bible.Support On Brand on Patreon! - https://patreon.com/OnBrandLicks (as promised) - https://youtu.be/HlYDRPIJMWM

Al goes through the detailed reporting of Russell's criminal trial for rape and sexual assault, outlining the first week of events at court.Rape Crisis UK - ⁠https://rapecrisis.org.uk⁠RAINN (US) - https://⁠rainn.org⁠Support On Brand on Patreon - https://patreon.comOnBrandThumbnail background art courtesy of Priscilla Coleman and MB Media.

The day before Russell's criminal trial began, he and his wife Laura sat in front of the camera for 'Sunday Service', which is a revealing insight into just how the Brands are feeling about the trial.Support On Brand on Patreon! - https://patreon.com/OnBrand

Al goes through the Dispatches documentary covering the rape and sexual assault allegations facing Russell Brand, providing additional context where available. Content Warning for graphic and disturbing descriptions of rape and sexual assault. [Originally covered on 18/09/2023, this episode has been reworked and updated]Rape Crisis UK - ⁠https://rapecrisis.org.uk⁠RAINN (US) - https://⁠rainn.org⁠Support On Brand on Patreon - https://patreon.com/OnBrand