I was Russell Brand's biographer. His dad has a lot to answer for - The Independent

Russell Brand's father sentenced for paying for son's teenage virginity

Russell Brand's father was sentenced on Monday. He paid for his son's virginity to be lost to a sex worker when Russell was a teenager. Reports describe a difficult relationship between the father and son. After the sentencing, the father called Russell a victim and spoke about victims. Russell's biographer says his father has much to answer for.

“Reports describe a difficult relationship between the father and son,” — Yusuf Calloway, policy watcher at Wilcroft Combe Practice, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 8 — Russell Brand's father was sentenced on Monday....

Nov 11 — Russell's biographer says his father has much to answer for....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 10. The Wilcroft Combe Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Monday, Nov 16.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wilcroft Combe Practice desk and last updated 01:09 UTC.

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