Mia Latter identified herself publicly to allege she was raped by Russell Brand as a 16-year-old girl, stepping forward after previously being known only by a pseudonym.
Latter, now 37, was referred to as Alice in earlier investigations published by Page Six and other media outlets. She waived her right to lifelong anonymity to speak with the Sunday Times about her relationship with the comedian, who was 30 at the time.
Brand is currently serving a 10-and-a-half-year prison sentence after being convicted of rape and sexual assaults against other women. He has denied all allegations of sexual wrongdoing, according to Page Six.
Details of the Alleged Abuse
The alleged three-month relationship began in 2006 while Latter was studying for her AS-level exams. She said that her education derailed completely and she never learned her results after dropping out of school.
“He ended up forcing me against the headboard and I couldn’t move, and he orally raped me – and I was choking and crying,” she said, according to the Daily Star.
Latter added that she tried to push Brand away and ultimately hit him in the stomach to get him off. She said that Brand responded by saying he just wanted to see her mascara run.
Campaign for Legal Reform
Latter is now campaigning for a staggered age of consent that would make romantic and sexual relationships between adults and teenagers aged 16 and 17 illegal. She argued that the existing legal framework fails to protect minors from powerful adults.
“He was a very successful man who had a lot of power and sway in the industry,” Latter told the Sunday Times. “Whereas I was a 16-year-old with no life experience, no sexual experience and no prior relationships.”
She decided to halt her involvement in the active criminal process regarding her own case to focus entirely on her advocacy work. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that they are still investigating the specific allegation.
Metropolitan Police Investigation Status
Officers launched an investigation in January after receiving the rape allegation from Latter. Detectives subsequently sought advice from the Crown Prosecution Service to determine how best to proceed.
“Detectives sought advice from the Crown Prosecution Service to determine how best to proceed, and officers were advised that further information was needed before a charging decision could be made,” a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said. “This investigation remains ongoing. We understand the delay has been distressing for this victim-survivor.”
Prosecutors ultimately decided not to include Latter’s case in the trial that led to Brand’s conviction earlier this year. Latter stated she was told her inclusion might turn the proceedings into what officials described as “the Alice show.”
Common Questions Regarding the Case
Why was Mia Latter previously referred to as Alice?
Latter used the pseudonym Alice during initial investigations by the Sunday Times, The Times, and a Channel 4 Dispatches documentary to protect her identity before she chose to waive her anonymity.
What is Russell Brand currently serving time for?
Brand is serving a 10-and-a-half-year prison sentence after a Southwark Crown Court jury convicted him of one count of rape and three sexual assaults against four other women.
What legal change is Latter advocating for?
She is pushing for a staggered age of consent in the UK that would explicitly bar adults from having relationships with 16- and 17-year-olds.
Did prosecutors include Latter’s claims in the initial trial?
No. Although Latter spoke to police following the 2023 documentary, the Crown Prosecution Service decided not to introduce her allegations during the trial that resulted in Brand’s conviction.
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