Russell Brand Admits to Sleeping With a 16-Year-Old When He Was 30: ‘I Think It Is Exploitative’

Russell Brand admitted to sleeping with a 16-year-old when he was 30, stating that it was "exploitative" due to a strong power differential. He acknowledged that his past sexual conduct was selfish and he did not consider how it affected others. Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault relating to alleged incidents with multiple women. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.