Russell Brand's ex Jemima Goldsmith accuses him of 'violence and abuse'

Jemima Goldsmith, who was romantically linked to Russell Brand from 2013 to 2014, has alleged that the comedian inflicted violence, coercive control and abuse upon her. In a statement released hours after Brand's sentencing, Goldsmith revealed that she had to call the police to remove him from her residence in 2014 during a violent episode.

Brand, 51, has been handed a 10-year and six-month prison sentence for raping four women between 2004 and 2009, alongside accusations of two additional counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault. Goldsmith, who was previously married to Pakistani cricketer and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, stated that she felt compelled to share her personal experience with the convicted rapist.

She emphasized that her stance remains firmly with Brand's victims, having previously assisted journalists in uncovering his abusive behavior. Despite the gravity of her situation, Goldsmith expressed relief at Brand's eventual accountability. The former couple's relationship lasted from 2013 to 2014, following which Brand married his current wife, Laura Gallacher, in 2017.

The sentencing judge labeled Brand as a "serial predator," highlighting the rapper's despicable disregard for the rules and respect that decent people adhere to.