As with most people – perhaps even all that I have ever encountered - I have also learned things from Russell which have helped me in navigating through the murky waters of human interrelationships, so what do I make of these allegations re his past misdeeds, and his absolute denial of all those allegations?
I think the main issue is that he specifically comes from the entertainment industrial complex drugs and sex et al are well known to happen and tolerated within said industry.
The records show, and indeed, he has never denied coming from that particular background, when waving the flag for spiritual enlightenment and the necessity – nay – obligation for the world to turn itself around and start behaving in genuine Love for one another.
My thoughts tend toward acknowledging that the drugs et al may well have affected Russell’s memory and the things he is being accused of may well have happened, even that he has no memory of those things happening.
Yet, why would Russel not recognise this possibility and say so?
The main answer would have to be that the Justice System requires personal accountability and Russell agreeing that these accusations are possibly true (could have possibly happened) will simple be regarded as a admission of guilt.
As such, Jail would be the outcome and so Russell is stuck between a rock and a hard place because even that he has so obviously changed his ways and consistently raises his voice in support of the downtrodden and victimized, and the threat of Jailtime jeopardizes that roll established by Russell.
But to what degree?
Can one ask Russell if he clearly remembers absolutely everything he ever did – in detail – when he was under the influence a prior debauched lifestyle and if so, will the answer be the same from Russell – that he absolutely did not do the things he is being accused of doing?
Because this is what Russell is implying. That he does indeed remember every detail, regardless of his state of mind and heart, and he has nothing to confess being guilty to.
Q: Should Russel admit to the possibility the accusations may be true, if indeed he cannot remember brain-addled times?
Q: Should Russel accept the possibility of jail time and take one for the team – those who support him and support the message he spreads due to his new way of seeing things?
Q: Is Russel’s denial (in the face of the fact that the accusations might be true, and it is just that he can’t remember) having an adverse effect on the message he has been spreading since his transformation?
Q: Will going to Jail change Russel Brand or could it be seen as an opportunity by Russell to share his prior folly and his subsequent change of heart and mind within the confines of said prison?
