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Russell Brand had ‘maniacal grin’ as he dragged woman into toilet and raped her, court told

Russell Brand had ‘maniacal grin’ as he dragged woman into toilet and raped her, court told

Summary

Russell Brand, a comedian, is on trial in London accused of raping a woman in 2004 at a birthday party. The woman described how Brand grabbed her, took her to a toilet, and assaulted her while she was shocked and tried to resist. Brand denies all charges, which include rape and sexual assault from incidents between 1999 and 2009.

Key Facts

  • Russell Brand faces charges including three counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
  • The alleged attack happened at a bar in Soho, London, during a birthday party in 2004.
  • The woman said Brand grabbed her breasts, dragged her to a toilet, and raped her orally.
  • The victim told police she was in shock and felt numb after the assault.
  • Brand allegedly acted normally afterward, suggesting they swap numbers.
  • She said Brand exposed himself again in a car and urged her to perform oral sex, which she refused.
  • The woman reported Brand’s behavior after media reports about his alleged sexual misconduct surfaced in 2023.
  • Brand denies all the accusations and pleaded not guilty in court.
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