Russell Brand’s wife, Laura Gallacher, took the stand to defend her husband at his rape and sexual assault trial in London on Thursday, calling him an amazing husband. Gallacher’s testimony comes after the former actor and comedian said in court on Wednesday that no one with relevant evidence to the alleged incidents being discussed in […]
Russell Brand’s Wife Calls Him an ‘Amazing Husband’ at Rape Trial: ‘I Feel Very Seen by Him’
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- Russell Brand Takes the Stand in Rape Trial and Reveals No One Agreed to Testify on His Behalf: ‘My Entire Life Has Been Consumed by These Allegations’
- Russell Brand Takes Stand In Rape Trial — Says People Have Abandoned Him
- Russell Brand tells trial sexual consent is 'fundamental'
- Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father'
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