Russell Brand’s wife finally testifies in his ongoing trial

I love him very much."Brand is currently facing seven charges, three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one of attempted indecent assault.

He denies all the charges and has pleaded not guilty.Giving evidence at Southwark Crown Court in London on Thursday, Laura Brand was asked by the defence barrister if her husband respected her when she didn't want to be sexual with him, and she replied, "Yes absolutely."Laura Brand is the daughter of former golfer Bernard Gallacher and sister of TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher.

She married Brand in 2017 and they have three children.She told the court she first met him at the Edinburgh festival in 2006, explaining that he took her number and they started a relationship soon afterwards.She said that after his performance, "I went over and said, 'I'm Laura, Kirsty's sister.

That was a great show.'"He contacted her the next day, she revealed and when they met, she said they had oral sex, adding, "He might have wanted to have sex but I didn't want to."Laura Brand said she knew before they met that "he liked women" and found out that while they were dating that he had been involved with others."I wasn't interested in having a relationship with him if….

"I was invested, we both had told each other we loved each other, but it was clear it was difficult for him to be monogamous."She said she remained friends with Brand while he was married to singer Katy Perry from 2010 to 2012, and got back together with him in 2015.Asked if she was "aware of his promiscuity" during their time apart, she said, "I was very aware of it.

I could read about it regularly in the papers, so I was aware of it and he also told me."Turning to their relationship now, she said, "We have a very honest, frank, and clear relationship and marriage.

It is one of the most important parts of our marriage, and our relationship has always been honest."It is pertinent to mention that the charges against Russell Brand relate to allegations made by six female complainants spanning a 10-year period between 1999 and 2009.

Russell Brand’s wife finally testifies in his ongoing trial October 29, 2026.