Russell Brand has revealed in a new interview that he contemplates the prospect of going to prison 'every day'. The 50-year-old comedian and actor, who is facing trial this autumn over allegations of rape and sexual assault made by six women, spoke to Piers Morgan for an upcoming episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored.
Brand, who denies all charges dating from 1999 to 2009, said: 'Yes… all the time, every day.' He added: 'I will be with God wherever I am. And of course, I would prefer to be with God with my wife and my kids… I'm not saying that that's not a difficult image, you know, and a difficult thing to contemplate, of course it is.'
During the interview, Brand, who had a Bible with him, stated: 'We are going to find out the truth, and we're going to deal with the truth. Because actually, I am not afraid of the truth and if the truth is I am going to prison, then I am. My job will be, do not be afraid of that truth, that is what you are going to do.'
Earlier this week, Brand appeared on US journalist Megyn Kelly's YouTube show, where he described himself as 'selfish' and an 'exploiter of women'. He admitted to having 'exploitative' sex with a 16-year-old girl when he was 30, but insisted his actions were not illegal as the age of consent in the UK is 16.
Brand faces three charges of rape, three allegations of sexual assault, and one charge of indecent assault. His trial is set to begin at Southwark Crown Court on 12 October.
