British actor and comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty in a London court to charges of rape and sexual assault relating to four women more than two decades ago.
In the UK, in general, take advice. If you’re bang to rights then a guilty plea (in court, not to the police) can affect sentencing.
Unfortunately, having said that, the UK conviction rate for rape is unbelievably low. “She liked sex ergo she deserved it” is still a line that juries are too willing to buy. It’s fucking depressing.
In the UK, in general, take advice. If you’re bang to rights then a guilty plea (in court, not to the police) can affect sentencing.
Unfortunately, having said that, the UK conviction rate for rape is unbelievably low. “She liked sex ergo she deserved it” is still a line that juries are too willing to buy. It’s fucking depressing.