Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape
Summary
Russell Brand is on trial for multiple sexual offenses including rape, accused by six women of actions that happened between 1999 and 2009. One woman described an alleged attack at a party in London in 2004, where she said Brand forcibly assaulted her, which he denies, claiming any contact was consensual.Key Facts
- Russell Brand faces seven charges: three counts of rape, three of sexual assault, and one indecent assault.
- The accusations involve six women and cover events from 1999 to 2009.
- One woman said Brand grabbed her breasts during a conversation at a birthday party.
- She alleges Brand dragged her into a toilet, which was flooded on the floor, and sexually assaulted her there.
- The woman said she closed her eyes and tried not to be there during the alleged attack.
- After the alleged assault, Brand reportedly asked to swap phone numbers.
- Brand denies all charges and says any sexual contact was voluntary.
- The trial is ongoing and expected to last six weeks.
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