GeneralUpdated November 6

Brand’s barrister refers himself to watchdog.

Shortly after Russell Brand was found guilty of rape, his barrister Ian Winter confronted journalist Rosamund Urwin outside court, The Guardian reports. Winter told her, “I hope you are pleased with yourself.” He referred himself to the professional regulator for barristers after being accused of launching a tirade at her. The Guardian says Urwin’s Sunday Times investigation led to Brand’s victims coming forward. The courthouse exchange has acquired a professional afterlife.

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Coverage started November 5