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Mia Tattler alleges Russell Brand raped her as a 16-year-old

Mia Tattler alleges Russell Brand raped her as a 16-year-old

A woman who made allegations about Russell Brand in a 2023 UK media investigation has revealed her identity.

One of the women who spoke to UK media about Russell Brand's alleged sexual misconduct before his criminal trial has waived her right to anonymity.

Mia Latter says Brand raped her while the pair were in a relationship when she was 16.

She is fighting for changes to the UK's consent laws.

A woman who alleges she was raped by Russell Brand while in a relationship with him as a 16-year-old says he was a "monstrous person" who would refer to her as "the child".

Warning: This article includes allegations of sexual assault some readers may find distressing.

Mia Latter was known as 'Alice' in a 2023 joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4 about Russell Brand.

She alleged that Brand groomed her, was emotionally abusive, controlling and sexually abused her. He denied those allegations at the time.

On Monday, Brand was sentenced to 10 years in prison for rape and three counts of sexual assault in relation to separate complaints.

In the UK, victims and alleged victims of sexual offences are automatically entitled to lifelong anonymity, but can choose to waive that right.

Ms Latter, who was not a complainant in the trial, decided to reveal her identity in an overnight interview with the Sunday Times.

In brief

One of the women who spoke to UK media about Russell Brand's alleged sexual misconduct before his criminal trial has waived her right to anonymity. Mia Latter says Brand raped her while the pair were in a relationship when she was 16. Mia Latter was known as 'Alice' in a 2023 joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4 about Russell Brand.

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