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Can we talk about Laura Gallacher

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Ineversaidthatactually · 22/10/2026 10:15

Recorded 4 days ago, a youtube video with the 2 of them sitting in dressing gowns, chatting about their week, complimenting each other on their court appearance outfits and telling each other how good they looked in court, quoting a friend who complimented them on dressing well in court, sharing a laugh together about the week they've had (in court). Laura smiles and laughs.
Something I picked up on, at 3 mins 50 secs, RB says "On Sunday blah blah blah". Laura corrects him and says "Monday". RB says "Did I say Sunday?" Laura says "You did, yeah" RB says "But didn't I say you're watching this on Sunday" Laura says "Oh, maybe you did, sorry" RB says "I'm a pro" Laura laughs and says "ok".
But he DIDN'T say "you're watching this on Sunday". He said "On Sunday" and she was right to correct him.
So here we have a recorded dialogue between the 2 of them where we see RB tell Laura that he just said something completely different to what he actually just said, and she instantly pacifies him by saying "oh maybe you did" (but he didn't) and then she quickly apologises to him and he reminds her that he's the pro. Yet he has just blatantly lied about what he said on film in front of everyone viewing it but cleverly covers his mistake up in a nanosecond and makes her believe that she made a mistake, she is wrong, and she should be reminded that he is the pro (thereby asserting his power over her). This exchange all happened so fast that I had to rewind it and watch again because I thought "Hang on a minute, you did say Sunday, you didn't say what you're telling her you said, you're lying in a split second response, and she's going along with you saying something you didn't say!".
RB covered his mistake up so fast and turned it round on his wife and made her look stupid for getting it wrong and then reminded her he's better than her ("I'm a pro" subtext "You're not"). If he can lie and cover and confuse and coerce this quickly whilst he knows he's being filmed, then no wonder he is easily lying about his crimes.
As females, can we have a discussion about Laura?
Personally, I have been upset and confused to see her walking in to court hand in hand with RB, or with his arm around her shoulders as they walk in. Her display of loyalty is huge. How can she put on such a display of belief in him when he's on trial for rape and sexual assault of 6 women?
Whilst watching this video this morning (filmed on Sunday), I felt a rising anger at her for laughing about the week in court and flattering him with compliments about his court outfits and how good he looked.
But that quickly turned to concern when I saw her accept him telling her she'd mis-quoted him when she hadn't, and then swiftly apologised to him.
So now I don't know what to think about her but I do think there needs to be a discussion on a female forum about this woman supporting her husband on trial for alleged sexual crimes against women.
Even if you can't watch the whole video, please watch the first 4 minutes:

'youtube russell brand sunday service' https://share.google/QuLjCQqsVy0kb3H54

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blankittyblank · Yesterday 13:56

LillianGish · Yesterday 13:28

I suspect the defence will be gaslighting the women, saying they don’t remember, they wanted it. They’ll bring up inconsistencies in their stories to discredit what they’re saying. I’m keeping up with the trial on a podcast, but I’m actually dreading the defence. It’s going to make me so angry. The defence are cross-examining the women as they give their evidence for the prosecution. They won't be recalling them @blankittyblank . The defence don't actually have to produce any evidence - RB can choose not to testify and may well be advised not to. He doesn't have to prove anything - the defence may just give a closing speech saying the testimony of these women proves nothing.

Ahh that makes sense. Interesting - I wonder will happen next then. Thank you for the clarification :)

KidsDoBetter · Yesterday 14:32

LillianGish · Yesterday 13:28

I suspect the defence will be gaslighting the women, saying they don’t remember, they wanted it. They’ll bring up inconsistencies in their stories to discredit what they’re saying. I’m keeping up with the trial on a podcast, but I’m actually dreading the defence. It’s going to make me so angry. The defence are cross-examining the women as they give their evidence for the prosecution. They won't be recalling them @blankittyblank . The defence don't actually have to produce any evidence - RB can choose not to testify and may well be advised not to. He doesn't have to prove anything - the defence may just give a closing speech saying the testimony of these women proves nothing.

The thing to remember about a robust defence is that it’s part of what makes our adversarial criminal system one of the best in the world. Without proper defence lawyers we don’t have convictions.

Although it makes for uncomfortable listening in the case of complainants in sexual offences it is actually necessary for them to be challenged. The defence is not “gaslighting” someone by testing their evidence even though it can be very distressing for a victim of course.

Defence questioning in such cases has, as hard as it is to believe, moved on quite considerably in the last twenty years in not going quite as hard on complainants. Some of this is calculating - juries can take against a barrister who harangues a woman in a rape or other SA case.
Their sexual history as a whole can’t be brought in as of right. There are screens when giving evidence and more people are allowed to have recorded evidence adduced. Still a long way to go sadly.

JazzyAmbs · Yesterday 23:49

She’s either completely deluded and stupid or scared stiff of him. I do wish Katy Perry would spill the tea on him as well.

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Ineversaidthatactually · Yesterday 23:53

JazzyAmbs · Yesterday 23:49

She’s either completely deluded and stupid or scared stiff of him. I do wish Katy Perry would spill the tea on him as well.

I wish Katy would too.
She said she has a secret about him that she's saving for a rainy day (or words to that effect).

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SoBoredOfSelfDoubtHowToGetOut · Yesterday 23:56

Lamelie · 22/10/2026 10:17

Have a glass of water, touch grass, talk to a human. This is bonkers.

No it’s not. Hush now.

colouringindoors · Today 00:18

PetulaGordeno · 22/10/2026 12:23

I don’t know how she can stay with him. I often thought both with her and her sister there was something a bit dark going on? And I’m not sure what.
Maybe there is a clue in their childhood somewhere, I’m not sure what. We will never know.

I thought similarly re her childhood... I'd be surprised if there wasn't someone then, that makes Brand feel familiar.

cattussuperior · Today 00:34

Ineversaidthatactually · Yesterday 23:53

I wish Katy would too.
She said she has a secret about him that she's saving for a rainy day (or words to that effect).

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Katy Perry who groped Justin Bieber when he was a teenager? Confused No doubt she has got dirt on RB, but she’s hardly squeaky clean herself so there’s mutual convenience in not actually saying outright whatever it is

straighttalker99 · Today 01:13

Alittlefrustrated · 22/10/2026 12:49

I would absolutely support my DH if I had no evidence of guilt. Allegations are just that.
I assume she believes him.
If she doesn't, then that's a different story. Driven by fear, money, protecting their children?

6 allegations...I think the statistically that's something like one in a million that he didn't do it. Don't fancy your chances...

mafiacat · Today 03:27

Lamelie · 22/10/2026 10:17

Have a glass of water, touch grass, talk to a human. This is bonkers.

Why is it bonkers? Presumptuous to assume she doesn't leave the house or talk to anyone.

ThankYouNigel · Today 04:18

Froughties · 22/10/2026 10:20

It was a mad crazy watch. She is pacifying him the whole way through. He looked really pissed off at her. She just ums and yeses through the whole thing. Completely in bad taste too. Shouldn't be allowed whilst you have an active case.

Totally agree, his trial is still ongoing. Generally really inappropriate.

LaidOnYourBackWithTheBoyWithTheArabStrap · Today 04:55

I won’t be watching his YouTube channel but I fully believe you that he behaves that way towards his wife. Men like that gaslight women around them so easily and readily it’s like breathing to them. It’s their kids I feel most sorry for (other than his victims of course) as they will be growing up thinking this dynamic in a relationship is normal and so the cycle will continue. I really hope that once he is (hopefully) banged up for a long stretch Laura comes to her senses and protects her children.

swimsong · Today 06:39

Gengha · 22/10/2026 13:21

Even with 6 complainants who don’t know each other or their allegations all saying the same thing?

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Yes, it's not: he said she said.

It's: he said she said she said she said she said she said she said

LizzieSiddal · Today 09:47

I had sympathy for LB before they posted the
picture of their daughters. They’ve never done that before. It’s clearly aimed at getting publicity and hoping the world see him as a loving family man. The fact she’s put him before the privacy of her daughters, during a fucking rape trial, is absolutely despicable. She doesn’t deserve any sympathy.

ThankYouNigel · Today 12:26

swimsong · Today 06:39

Yes, it's not: he said she said.

It's: he said she said she said she said she said she said she said

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Absolutely, I believe them.

ThankYouNigel · Today 12:27

LizzieSiddal · Today 09:47

I had sympathy for LB before they posted the
picture of their daughters. They’ve never done that before. It’s clearly aimed at getting publicity and hoping the world see him as a loving family man. The fact she’s put him before the privacy of her daughters, during a fucking rape trial, is absolutely despicable. She doesn’t deserve any sympathy.

It’s horrendous. I feel so sorry for their children. This will follow them round for life.

Klippin · Today 13:38

I do hope he goes down but I’m concerned about some the defense or jury picking holes in the testimonies.

Eg. Woman 5 said he flipped her over, removed his condom and the anally raped her. And her head was in pillows and she couldn’t breathe.
as horrifying as this is. How did she know he removed his condom at this point if her head was face down in the pillows. ?

she also said she cleaned up the blood and excrement with wipes which actually isn’t possible…

dick27 · Today 13:44

Klippin · Today 13:38

I do hope he goes down but I’m concerned about some the defense or jury picking holes in the testimonies.

Eg. Woman 5 said he flipped her over, removed his condom and the anally raped her. And her head was in pillows and she couldn’t breathe.
as horrifying as this is. How did she know he removed his condom at this point if her head was face down in the pillows. ?

she also said she cleaned up the blood and excrement with wipes which actually isn’t possible…

'she also said she cleaned up the blood and excrement with wipes which actually isn’t possible…' why?

Klippin · Today 13:47

dick27 · Today 13:44

'she also said she cleaned up the blood and excrement with wipes which actually isn’t possible…' why?

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Have you ever tried cleaning poo or blood with wipes it only makes it worse? The sheets would need to be binned or put on a hot wash .

and how she was able to see him take the condom off with her head in pillows - that could be pulled apart as well.

im Just showing the defense perspective. Which is why testimonies need to be plausible as possible.

i just hope the victims recieve justice.

dick27 · Today 13:55

I've just looked this up as I haven't been following the full details daily. I think, from what I have just read, that she was directed to clean up and directed to use wet wipes. It doesn't say she was successful. It says she complied. This is such a nickpickety point. It makes me despair.

JazzyAmbs · Today 13:58

@Klippinwell wipes are used all the time to clean baby poo aren’t they!

Klippin · Today 14:00

dick27 · Today 13:55

I've just looked this up as I haven't been following the full details daily. I think, from what I have just read, that she was directed to clean up and directed to use wet wipes. It doesn't say she was successful. It says she complied. This is such a nickpickety point. It makes me despair.

same! Also she told police it was another man who told her to clean it up. Then later said it was Russel.

these little nit picky points will be highlighted unfortunately and the jury will have to work out if they are sure beyond reasonable doubt.

Klippin · Today 14:01

JazzyAmbs · Today 13:58

@Klippinwell wipes are used all the time to clean baby poo aren’t they!

Off skin - not fabric. She just needs to say she attempted to clean but couldn’t get it all off and to have cleaned it all off with wipes is not possible. Particularly blood

wfhinpjs · Today 14:03

He has the gift of the gab. I hope he doesn’t get his chance in the witness stand and they all just stick to the facts, so the correct justice is served.

Klippin · Today 14:11

wfhinpjs · Today 14:03

He has the gift of the gab. I hope he doesn’t get his chance in the witness stand and they all just stick to the facts, so the correct justice is served.

If he uses the gift of the gab. He’ll look guilty anyway.

Allthebookszerofucks · Today 14:24

LizzieSiddal · Today 09:47

I had sympathy for LB before they posted the
picture of their daughters. They’ve never done that before. It’s clearly aimed at getting publicity and hoping the world see him as a loving family man. The fact she’s put him before the privacy of her daughters, during a fucking rape trial, is absolutely despicable. She doesn’t deserve any sympathy.

This is so fucked up, what were they thinking!!
Her adoration for her rapist husband is being prioritised over the safety and protection of her own children. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️