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Russell Brand’s lawyer reported himself to the bar watchdog after confronting the journalist whose investigation led to Brand’s rape conviction.
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Russell Brand barrister reports himself to bar watchdog over confronting Sunday Times journalist
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Ian Winter KC told Rosamund Urwin, whose investigation led to Brand’s victims coming forward, ‘I hope you are pleased with yourself’Russell Brand’s barrister has reported himself to his professional regulator after being accused of a tirade at a journalist shortly after the comedian had been found guilty of rape.Ian Winter KC confronted the Sunday Times journalist Rosamund Urwin, whose investigation led to Brand’s victims coming forward, telling her: “I hope you are pleased with yourself.” Continue reading...
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