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Woman told Russell Brand he treated her ‘like an animal’, court hears

Woman told Russell Brand he treated her ‘like an animal’, court hears

Summary

A woman accused comedian Russell Brand of raping her at his London home after meeting him at a show in 2009. Brand denies the charges, which include rape and sexual assault involving six women over a 10-year period. The case is ongoing at Southwark Crown Court.

Key Facts

  • The woman said Brand raped her anally after consensual vaginal sex at his townhouse in London.
  • She claimed Brand treated her with cruelty and sent her disturbing messages months after the alleged attack.
  • Brand faces three rape charges, three sexual assault charges, and one charge of indecent assault.
  • The alleged incidents involve six women and took place between 1999 and 2009.
  • The woman testified behind a screen to avoid being seen by Brand in court.
  • Brand denies all allegations and has pleaded not guilty.
  • The woman was questioned about her prior statements and her interactions with Brand, including a sexual encounter at a 2009 show.
  • The court heard about the woman’s feelings of degradation and refusal to consent to the acts she described.
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