U.S. · Crime & justice · 4 outlets (L 1 · C 1 · R 1 · 1 not rated)
Russell Brand's wife defends him at his rape trial
Laura Brand gave evidence on Thursday at Russell Brand's rape trial, telling the jury he is a wonderful father and an amazingly attentive husband.[1, 2, 3 +1] She said she feels very seen by him and loves him very much.[4] The Guardian reported that she said the couple previously split up over his promiscuity after meeting in 2006.[1]
UPI reported that she described his difficulty remaining monogamous.[2] Fox News reported that Brand has denied all charges in the ongoing rape and sexual assault trial.[3]
Covered by The Guardian, UPI, Fox News and 1 more
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Of the 3 rated outlets that covered it, 1 is left of center, 1 is center and 1 is right of center (1 of them in the Right group). 1 more is not rated.
Too few left- or right-leaning outlets to compare: 1 of 42 left-leaning, 1 of 33 center and 1 of 38 right-leaning outlets covered it.
- Left: none.
- Leans left: The Guardian (−0.70).
- Center: UPI (+0.17).
- Leans right: none.
- Right: Fox News (+1.52).
Not rated BBC News. Not placed: they have no lean score.
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