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Jemima Goldsmith says Russell Brand abused her during their relationship

Jemima Goldsmith said she called police during a 'violent incident' in 2014.

Covered by 4 sources from 2 countries. First reported by The Independent ·

Headlines compared

Common ground: most headlines mention “Russell Brand” and “Jemima Goldsmith”.

Different angles:

  • The Independent “backed gagging order against masseuse”
  • Evening Standard “further allegations against convicted rapist”

One is framed as a question.

How 4 newspapers cover this story

  1. The IndependentUnited KingdomFirst report

    Russell Brand’s ex Jemima Goldsmith says she backed gagging order against masseuse to protect her family

    The heiress and producer, who used to be married to cricketer and former prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, also accused Brand of violence and abuse

  2. The New Zealand HeraldNew Zealand

    Jemima Goldsmith says Russell Brand abused her during their relationship

    Jemima Goldsmith said she called police during a 'violent incident' in 2014.

  3. Evening StandardUnited Kingdom

    What are the further allegations against convicted rapist Russell Brand?

    Brand is currently being investigated over rape allegations made by two more women, while Jemima Goldsmith has accused him of ‘violence and abuse’

  4. StuffNew Zealand

    Jemima Goldsmith: I was abused by Russell Brand

    Ex-partner reveals she called police after ‘violent incident’, as disgraced comedian is sentenced to more than 10 years in jail

Coverage details

4 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: The Independent, The New Zealand Herald, Evening Standard and Stuff. The Independent published it first, on November 9, 2026; the last outlet to join was Stuff, 22 hours later.

Key names in the coverage: Russell Brand, Jemima Goldsmith and Pakistan Imran Khan.

By country: United Kingdom (2), New Zealand (2).

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