Laura Gallacher's family says Russell Brand has undue influence over her
Family members of Russell Brand's wife claim she remains loyal to him despite his conviction and sentence, describing his influence as controlling.
Laura Gallacher has continued to support her husband, Russell Brand, after he was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Family members close to Gallacher told the Daily Mail that she maintains belief in Brand's innocence and that his influence over her is strong.
"Russell gets what Russell wants. He has that charm and swagger, and Laura is besotted with him," the source said.
The relatives expressed hope that Brand's incarceration might give Gallacher an opportunity to change her situation. One family friend said Gallacher appeared shocked by the verdict, which included acquittals on two rape charges and an attempted indecent assault charge. Gallacher, who has defended Brand publicly, told him in court, "I love you, I’ll be OK," according to Sky News.
Judge Joel Bennathan referenced Gallacher's testimony when explaining why he did not find sufficient evidence to deem Brand a future risk. The couple, married in August 2017, have three children: daughters Mabel, 9, Peggy, 7, and a son, 3.