Jemima Goldsmith Accuses Russell Brand of Violence and Abuse

LONDON: Jemima Goldsmith has accused British comedian, actor, television presenter and author Russell Brand of violence, coercion and abuse.

Allegations Against Brand

In her statement, Goldsmith said that during a violent incident in 2014 she called the police, who removed Brand from her home. For the sake of the children, she stayed silent at the time and did not pursue legal action. She said she has had no contact with Brand for more than a decade.

Goldsmith also praised the courage of the women who are complainants in the sexual exploitation case against Brand.

Court Order Against Sylvia Berry

In her statement, Goldsmith also outlined the background to a harassment court order against therapist Sylvia Berry. She alleges that Berry sent her antisemitic messages, death threats and hateful emails, and targeted her children, family, office, journalists and UNICEF.

She said Berry also made baseless claims of kidnapping, bribing police and buying a judge. The High Court described Berry’s harassment campaign as cruel and unacceptable and made the order permanent.

Goldsmith said she is willing to agree to amendments to the court order. She fears the harassment could resume, but expressed satisfaction that Russell Brand has ultimately faced justice. Brand and Goldsmith had a personal relationship in the past.