Morgan recalled that Perry used the name while discussing her attraction to British men, adding, “Well, not all of them – not Rasputin, obviously.” The nickname referred to Grigori Rasputin, the Russian mystic associated with the family of Tsar Nicholas II. Morgan said he later repeated it to Brand, who seemed amused and compared Rasputin to a powerful, manipulative figure. The two laughed, Morgan recalled.
Brand, 51, was convicted on November 5 in London of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women, after a three-week trial. He was acquitted of two rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault. Metropolitan Police Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy praised the women who reported the offences, calling their actions a testament to their “courage, resilience and determination.” Brand was denied bail and is due to be sentenced on November 9. Judge Joel Bennathan said he could face a “significant” prison term.
Perry has previously described the marriage, which ended in divorce in 2012, as controlling and said Brand disliked her being “the boss on tour.” She also said she eventually stopped blaming herself for the split. Brand, speaking on “The Megyn Kelly Show” on April 22, said he had pushed for an early marriage because he felt insecure and inadequate, and acknowledged putting unnecessary pressure on Perry.
A source told the Mail on Sunday that Perry had received offers to tell her story but would not consider them before Brand’s trial. The source described the marriage as “a very dark period” in her life. The claim that Perry is considering revealing more about the relationship has not been confirmed by her publicly.
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