Russell Brand accuser describes fear of reporting in 2000s

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 21:07 · Archive

A woman alleges Russell Brand raped her in a Soho bar toilet in 2004 and told court she was terrified to report it at the time.

A woman accusing Russell Brand of rape told Southwark Crown Court she was left terrified of reporting the alleged assault in a Soho bar toilet in 2004 because of 2000s 'lad culture'. She waited nearly two decades before speaking to police, fearing she would not be believed and her character would be attacked. The 51-year-old former comedian and television host denies the charges.

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• Russell Brand accuser "terrified" to report TV star amid 2000s "lad culture"Russel Brand's alleged victim told court that 2000s "lad culture" stopped her reporting an alleged assault by the TV star in Soho in 2004Oxford Mail · 19 Oct, 19:58
• Russell Brand accuser "terrified" to report TV star amid 2000s "lad culture"Russel Brand's alleged victim told court that 2000s "lad culture" stopped her reporting an alleged assault by the TV star in Soho in 2004Oxfordshire Guardian · 19 Oct, 19:58

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