Russell Brand trial: prosecutor says accusers had 'nothing to gain' and were not led by media

In closing arguments at the Russell Brand trial, prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones KC told the court that six women who accused the comedian of sexual offenses came forward with "nothing to gain" and no desire for fame. The women, who do not know each other, were not compelled by media coverage of Brand's alleged misconduct, Karmy-Jones said, rejecting suggestions that reporting had influenced their decisions to speak to police. The prosecutor said the women had been "haunted" by their encounters with Brand and bravely came forward after realizing they were not alone. The trial continues as the jury weighs the evidence.