Dispatches/Sunday Times investigation: Russell Brand accused of rape and sexual assault

[Alan Harper's Tash]

deformation? Somebody bent out of shape?

I'm quite certain that John Barrymore won't sue - he's been dead for 80 years.

Agh, spell check! Michael might have ifLubbock’s body had been deformed.

 

[bennyboy]

Keith Lemon looks like another case of ignored complaints by TV bosses.

 

[journolud]

Keith Lemon looks like another case of ignored complaints by TV bosses.

And another unfunny fucker

 

[talkativesprout]

Agh, spell check! Michael might have ifLubbock’s body had been deformed.

It's a right fucker that spellcheck, changing perfectly spelt words ;)

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

It's a right fucker that spellcheck, changing perfectly spelt words ;)

I’m getting used to IOS17. It seems to have messed up spell and grammar check. (Seriously, by the way. It’s really annoying)

I guess I didn’t spell it close enough to defarmnation for it to switch to the proper spelling.

 

[Centurions]

As good a thread as any I suppose. Is the world falling apart?

'Sadistic' British crocodile expert Adam Britton admits sexually abusing and killing dozens of dogs

Adam Britton's offending - which resulted in the deaths of 39 dogs - "could only be described as grotesque cruelty", a judge says. Members of the public, security staff and reporters were urged to leave the courtroom before the detailed charges were read out.

news.sky.com

 

[Stephen230]

You mean they get more money talking to the media than they do talking to the police?

Do you have information that contradicts the Sunday Times investigator, who said none of the women in this investigation, either asked for, or were offered a single penny?

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

Media Advisory Notice: Russell Brand

The Attorney General confirms the requirement not to publish material which could prejudice any potential criminal investigation or prosecutions.

www.gov.uk

A few in here might need to be careful.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Do you have information that contradicts the Sunday Times investigator, who said none of the women in this investigation, either asked for, or were offered a single penny?

Not at hand.

 

[5 Hit Gibbon]

As good a thread as any I suppose. Is the world falling apart?

'Sadistic' British crocodile expert Adam Britton admits sexually abusing and killing dozens of dogs

Adam Britton's offending - which resulted in the deaths of 39 dogs - "could only be described as grotesque cruelty", a judge says. Members of the public, security staff and reporters were urged to leave the courtroom before the detailed charges were read out.

news.sky.com

I genuinely hope he gets the same treatment in prison as he dished out. The sick ****.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

A few in here might need to be careful.

Smells like freedom…NOT!

 

[NZBlue]

deformation? Somebody bent out of shape?

I'm quite certain that John Barrymore won't sue - he's been dead for 80 years.

The way the press are digging thing up I wouldn't rule it out....

 

[ChicagoBlue]

I know, firsthand, how supposed “facts” can be manipulated and twisted to make someone look like someone they aren’t, then placed strategically into the media, using keywords that set off the alarm bells, and it becomes IMPOSSIBLE to stop the spread of that virus.

I’ll believe Russell Brand unless and until a jury convicts him of a crime, no matter how I feel about his comedy or schtick. The internet is the Wild, Wild West, but it’s really a multi-trillion dollar sewer!

 

[bugsyblue]

The conspiracy to silence him is getting bigger

Hi Russell.

 

[borassic]

I know, firsthand, how supposed “facts” can be manipulated and twisted to make someone look like someone they aren’t, then placed strategically into the media, using keywords that set off the alarm bells, and it becomes IMPOSSIBLE to stop the spread of that virus.

I’ll believe Russell Brand unless and until a jury convicts him of a crime, no matter how I feel about his comedy or schtick. The internet is the Wild, Wild West, but it’s really a multi-trillion dollar sewer!

I mean without it proven the guy is clearly a fucking wrongun. I don’t get this. It’s the same as Mendy. They are both animals, guilty by law or not.

 

[Shirley]

I mean without it proven the guy is clearly a fucking wrongun. I don’t get this. It’s the same as Mendy. They are both animals, guilty by law or not.

The power of pussy…

 

[Debaser]

Keith Lemon looks like another case of ignored complaints by TV bosses.

Can we cancel ITV now?

 

[bluemoon32]

As good a thread as any I suppose. Is the world falling apart?

'Sadistic' British crocodile expert Adam Britton admits sexually abusing and killing dozens of dogs

Adam Britton's offending - which resulted in the deaths of 39 dogs - "could only be described as grotesque cruelty", a judge says. Members of the public, security staff and reporters were urged to leave the courtroom before the detailed charges were read out.

news.sky.com

Fuck me, thats ruff

 

[journolud]

Hi Russell.

Well you've got me there

 

[Mon Autre]

I know, firsthand, how supposed “facts” can be manipulated and twisted to make someone look like someone they aren’t, then placed strategically into the media, using keywords that set off the alarm bells, and it becomes IMPOSSIBLE to stop the spread of that virus.

I’ll believe Russell Brand unless and until a jury convicts him of a crime, no matter how I feel about his comedy or schtick. The internet is the Wild, Wild West, but it’s really a multi-trillion dollar sewer!

If we flip the script and say the accusers are liars and slandering him. Do you believe them too until that's proven in a court of law? Or is it just the person accused of a rape that gets the benefit of the your doubt in this case?

I kind of get why someone might decide they don't want to make their mind up until a case has been heard in court, but I think it's a real leap to say you you actively believe him. Outside of a legal context, if I had to lean towards believing anyone, it would probably be toward the person who has the apologetic texts messages received from his phone.

I know it feels safe and less complicated to just say you believe an offence hasn't taken place until it's proven beyond all doubt and a guilty verdict issued in a court of law. But given rape is an extremely difficult crime to prove in a court of law and the overwhelming majority of rapes never result in a conviction, it does mean that anyone adopting that stance needs to face the uncomfortable truth that they are choosing to believe rapists over victims most of the time. How we deal with this I don't know, but when it comes to simply making a personal judgement or forming an opinion on the matter, it can't be right that so many people say: "I believe the accused". The fact remains that every person in this thread is more likey to be raped and see their accuser go unpunished, than they are to be falsely accused of rape.