Overview
- Brand made the disclosure in a Wednesday interview on The Megyn Kelly Show, saying the encounter was legal in the UK where the age of consent is 16 and calling it exploitative.
- He said his fame created a power gap that he took advantage of and he described his past sexual behavior as selfish.
- Prosecutors have charged him with seven offences involving six women over incidents dated between 1999 and 2009, and he has pleaded not guilty.
- The consolidated case is due to begin at Southwark Crown Court on October 12, with the trial expected to last up to eight weeks.
- He continues to deny any non‑consensual acts and outlets across the political spectrum highlighted both his legality claim and growing concerns about power, consent and exploitation.