Quick summary
- Mia Latter, 37, has named herself as the woman previously identified only as “Alice” in the Sunday Times’ 2023 investigation into Russell Brand.
- She told the Sunday Times, in an interview published on Saturday 14 November, that she was 16 and Brand was 30 when their alleged relationship began in 2006.
- Her case was not part of the trial that ended with Brand’s conviction. Brand has denied allegations of sexual wrongdoing.
- Brand was sentenced on Monday 9 November to 10 years and six months in prison and is held at HMP Wandsworth.
Mia Latter has become the first of Russell Brand’s accusers to speak publicly under her own name. According to Page Six, her Sunday Times interview appeared on 14 November, five days after the comedian was jailed at Southwark Crown Court.
Mia Latter and Russell Brand: what she said
Latter is now 37. She told the Sunday Times that her alleged three-month relationship with Brand began in 2006, while she was studying for her AS-level exams. Her school attendance fell to about 30 per cent, she said, and she never learned her results or finished her A-levels.
She described feeling “so much shame and embarrassment” and said she let the relationship “ruin my prospects”. Page Six reports that she struggled with depression afterwards.
She also rejected Brand’s own description of the relationship. He told Megyn Kelly it “was immoral, it wasn’t illegal”. Latter’s reply, as quoted by Page Six, was that “something illegal happened within that relationship”. She disputed his suggestion that he was immature at the time, pointing out that he owned a home and hosted TV and radio shows.
Page Six notes that she shared her account with police, but prosecutors did not include her case in the trial. Brand has denied the allegations. This article reports her account as her own allegation, not as a finding of any court.
Why she is speaking now
Latter said she was “very nervous” about going public, but that “it’s not my burden to carry anymore”. She is campaigning for a staggered age of consent that would make it a criminal offence for much older adults to have sexual relationships with 16- and 17-year-olds.
What the conviction covered
The trial concerned four women. Judge Joel Bennathan sentenced Brand after a 5 November verdict of one count of rape and three of sexual assault. Jurors cleared him of two further rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault, according to Yahoo. He must serve two-thirds of the term in custody and will stay on the sex offenders’ register for life.
Metropolitan Police officers are examining two further rape allegations. On Thursday, The Hollywood Reporter says, The Times reported that six more women had accused Brand of predatory behaviour or misconduct. Brand’s lawyer told the reporters he would consider “injunctive relief” and asked for more time, but no response came before the deadline, the report says.
The Netflix documentary adds more voices
Netflix released Russell Brand: Open Secret on Friday. The Los Angeles Times says Brand declined to take part, and that the film grew out of the 2023 reporting by Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace.
Page Six reports that Brand’s ex-girlfriend Jordan Martin appears in it and alleges he “always wanted” to be married to someone famous. Brand married Katy Perry in 2010. They separated in December 2011 and divorced in 2012. Page Six asked Brand’s representative for comment on Martin’s claims. Perry has not commented in the sources reviewed, and was never interviewed by police during the investigation, according to Yahoo.
Elsewhere, Noel Fielding told the Sun he was “horrified and deeply disturbed” and regretted jokes he made alongside Brand years ago, as The Guardian reports. The Guardian adds that Fielding has never been accused of misconduct.
For earlier coverage, see our reports on the film’s release after sentencing and the reaction to the sentence, or browse everything under Russell Brand in our Celebrities section.
What happens next
Brand is at HMP Wandsworth pending a possible transfer. The Met’s inquiries into the two further rape allegations continue, and no charges have been reported. Latter’s campaign for a staggered age of consent is only beginning.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Mia Latter?
She is the 37-year-old woman previously called “Alice” in the Sunday Times’ 2023 investigation. She revealed her name in a Sunday Times interview published on 14 November 2026.
Was her case part of Russell Brand’s trial?
No. According to Page Six, she gave her account to police, but prosecutors did not include it in the trial that led to his conviction.
How long is Russell Brand’s sentence?
Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months. He must serve two-thirds in custody before release on licence.
Where can I find support?
In Australia, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) offers confidential support for anyone affected by sexual assault.
