Jemima Goldsmith Accuses Russell Brand of Violence and Coercive Control
Goldsmith details a 2014 police intervention while addressing a controversial past legal injunction.
1Goldsmith Breaks Silence
Jemima Goldsmith has publicly accused her former partner, Russell Brand, of violence and coercive control. She revealed that she once had to contact the police to remove him from her home during a violent incident in 2014. She stated she remained silent for years to protect her teenage children from press attention.
2Brand Receives Prison Sentence
The allegations surfaced as Russell Brand, aged 51, was sentenced to ten-and-a-half years in prison at Southwark Crown Court. He was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Goldsmith expressed her support for the victims, stating she is in awe of their courage during the trial.
3The 2014 Massage Incident
Goldsmith addressed a 2014 incident involving massage therapist Szilvia Berki, who was booked for Brand. Goldsmith claimed she was present throughout the interaction and witnessed nothing untoward. Berki later alleged that Brand pushed her, but police investigations and subsequent reviews by the IPCC found no evidence to support these criminal claims.
4Controversial Legal Injunction
In 2015, Brand and Goldsmith obtained a High Court order against Berki, restricting her public comments regarding the pair. Goldsmith explained she supported this action to stop harassment against her family. Berki was ordered to pay 50,000 pounds in legal fees and failed in three separate attempts to appeal the injunction.
5Online Harassment and Threats
Goldsmith detailed a campaign of antisemitic abuse and threatening messages she received following the incident. She cited messages calling her derogatory names and suggesting she could lawfully kill her attackers. She described the tone and volume of these communications as extremely frightening and distressing for her and her family members.
6Allegations Against Berki
Goldsmith accused Berki of spreading untrue allegations on social media, including claims of kidnapping and cyberhacking. She also addressed claims that she had arranged for someone to mock Berki at a Tube station. Goldsmith maintained that these wild accusations were part of the reason she pursued the permanent court order.
7Police Investigation Findings
Police investigated Berki's original complaint and concluded there was no case to answer. Authorities noted that Berki never stated she had been assaulted or falsely imprisoned during her initial reports. A review by the Thames Valley Police Professional Standards department confirmed that the original investigation was conducted correctly and reached accurate findings.
8Justice and Final Clarification
Goldsmith stated she has not seen or spoken to Brand since 2014. She expressed relief that Brand has finally received justice through the court system. By sharing these details, she hopes to clarify speculation regarding her involvement in the anti-harassment order and reaffirm her support for all of Brand's victims.