Footage released by the Metropolitan Police shows Russell Brand reading the Bible and ignoring detectives' questions during police interviews in 2023 and 2024, following his conviction for rape.
The 51-year-old comedian, a self-proclaimed 'born-again Christian', was quizzed by police four times and provided detectives with a prepared statement at each interview. Custody photos show him appearing to read passages from the Holy book rather than answer questions about his sex crimes.
Footage Shows Brand Ignoring Detectives' Questions
In one image from November 2023, Brand sits with a bottle of water in front of him. Wearing a black shirt with a few buttons open and a white vest underneath, he can be seen glaring at the interviewing officer. In another image from that December, he is seen in a black long-sleeved jumper with his hands on the table in front of him.
Further interviews took place in January 2024 and July 2025. Photos from those interviews show Brand appearing to read the Bible placed in front of him.
Prepared Statement Read Out at Interviews
Jurors heard during the trial that Brand presented a prepared statement at each of the police interviews, saying in 2023: "I have repeatedly stated publicly and written extensively that I led a very promiscuous life, that I have spent years openly denouncing."
He said allegations were made in "a defamatory and fictitious documentary", adding: "I have never engaged in non-consensual activity." He went on: "Subsequently both the media and the police publicly invited additional allegations to be made, which has resulted in further encounters to be invented or reimagined."
Police Response After Guilty Verdict
Speaking after the guilty verdicts were returned, the Metropolitan Police said Russell Brand "used his influence, status and fame" to commit sex attacks on women. Detectives had gathered evidence from more than 100 witnesses and reviewed thousands of documents as part of the investigation.
A force spokesman said: "During four separate police interviews, Brand was provided with detailed accounts of the allegations but repeatedly claimed he did not recognise the women involved. Detectives spent significant time testing those assertions against the evidence. As the case approached trial, Brand's account changed, prompting prosecuting counsel to describe his recollection as 'selective memory'."
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy said: "As his profile grew, so too did his sense of entitlement. I hope this conviction sends a clear message that no one is above the law, no matter how famous or powerful they may be. Today's verdict is first and foremost a testament to the extraordinary courage, resilience and determination of the women who came forward and reported what happened to them. Despite intense media and public scrutiny, they relived deeply personal and traumatic experiences and placed their trust in us. Without their bravery, this outcome would not have been possible."
Brand was roundly mocked on social media when a clip went viral of him desperately trying to find a passage from the Bible during an interview with Piers Morgan. He now faces jail for rape.
