Katherine Ryan Voices Grief and Relief After Russell Brand's 4-Count Conviction
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Nov 6
Katherine Ryan Voices Grief and Relief After Russell Brand's 4-Count Conviction
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Nov 6
Summary
Katherine Ryan said Russell Brand’s conviction left her feeling “grief and relief,” praising survivors who came forward despite his fame, money and loyal following.
On her podcast, Ryan said the verdict proved “a terrible thing happened” and warned Brand had spent years casting himself as a martyr while some supporters still vilify accusers.
Brand was convicted Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, acquitted on three other charges, and told to expect a “significant custodial term” at Monday’s sentencing.
Ryan had said in a 2022 Louis Theroux interview that a “predator” worked in entertainment, but she did not name Brand and has not confirmed later speculation linking him to that remark.
Police are also investigating two further rape allegations against Brand, one involving a woman said to have been 16 at the time, as Met chief Mark Rowley said more complainants may yet come forward.