Russell Brand Trial Reveals Disturbing Allegations
Russell Brand faces three counts of rape, three sexual assault charges, and one indecent assault. A woman testified he allegedly raped her in a hotel during the 1999 Labour party conference, telling her 'it's just fun'.
At Southwark Crown Court, jurors have heard detailed testimony from a woman who alleges Russell Brand raped her in a hotel during the 1999 Labour party conference. The comedian faces seven charges, all of which he denies.
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Pregnancy fear detailed
The woman who accuses Russell Brand of rape has said the alleged attack left her afraid she might be pregnant, according to evidence reported by BBC News. In a police interview shown to the court, she described feeling 'sick and dirty' and said she pleaded 'Get off me, please stop. It hurts.' [1] [2]
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Jury shown police interview
A video of the woman telling detectives about the alleged 1999 attack was shown to jurors at Southwark Crown Court, The Guardian reported. She told the court that Brand said 'it's just fun' as he allegedly raped her in a hotel room during the Labour party conference. [2]
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Ex-flatmate cites fixation with sex
A former flatmate told the trial that sex was a 'huge preoccupation' for Russell Brand, BBC News reported. Brand, 51, is facing three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, which he denies. [1] [3]
