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Closing Arguments Begin in Russell Brand’s U.K. Rape Trial

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“Women as a whole were disposable to him, they didn’t matter, he didn’t even need to know their names,” prosecutor says of actor as trial approaches its conclusion

Closing arguments began Friday in the U.K. rape trial of Russell Brand , who faces multiple charges stemming from accusations by six women.

The prosecutors’ closing argument noted that none of the women who accused Brand of rape have attempted to profit or seek “the limelight,” but rather seek justice, Sky News reported .

Prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones KC, quoting the testimony of one of the alleged victims, said during closing arguments, “[Brand] didn’t listen when I said no, he didn’t listen, he didn’t care… In the rape cases he just kept on going until he achieved his ultimate aim and ejaculated.”

Karmy-Jones also quoted passages from Brand’s own autobiography where the actor wrote, “Now if I want something – whether it’s a job or a woman – I will determinedly, resolutely, remove anything that’s in the way, until I possess the object of my…

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