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Brand used fame to 'facilitate' sex but consent was key, he tells jury

Claire Campbell and Bridget Rollason · ABC News (AU)
Published 31 Oct 2026, 6:33 am·58 min ago·1 min read
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The famous actor gave evidence from the dock, telling the jury he was "promiscuous" at the time, but consent was "fundamental" to him. The next day, his wife backed him up in court.

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