Russell Brand trial hears allegations of sexual assault and rape
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 22 Oct, 11:02 · Archive
Russell Brand denies seven charges including three counts of rape as women give evidence at Southwark Crown Court.
Russell Brand, 51, is on trial at Southwark Crown Court facing seven charges brought by six women, including three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one allegation of indecent assault. Brand denies all charges.
One accuser told the court she was assaulted at Choice FM radio station in central London in the mid-2000s. She described being pinned against a wall by Brand, who she said grabbed her breasts and kissed her forcefully whilst saying 'aye, aye'. She told jurors that three men and a woman witnessed the incident but did nothing except laugh afterwards. When questioned about why she had not reported the assault, she said there was 'a culture of fear' at the time, describing the atmosphere as 'people-pleasing' and noting that Brand was an A-list star appearing on Big Brother.
Another woman alleged a rape at Brand's £2.3 million Hampstead townhouse in 2009. She told police the encounter began consensually following a comedy show at the Hammersmith Apollo, where they had engaged in a threesome backstage. At his home, she alleged Brand forced her into anal sex without consent, leaving her feeling 'degraded' and 'like a piece of meat'. She said Brand later texted her: 'Because you are dirty and I want to push you further.' She replied: 'I think you've pushed me far enough. You treated me like an animal.' Brand is expected to argue that all encounters were consensual and have since been 'reimagined' by the complainants.
How it is being reported
- Russell Brand accused of treating woman 'like a piece of meat' during alleged rapeRussell Brand rape trial hears woman felt “like a piece of meat” during alleged 2009 assault. Comedian denies rape and sexual assault charges.This Is Local London · 22 Oct, 10:27
- Russell Brand accuser says A-listers protected by ‘culture of fear’The actor and presenter denies seven charges, including three counts of rape.Evening Standard · 20 Oct, 12:12
- Russell Brand ‘laughed after groping and kissing radio station worker’Brand denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one allegation of indecent assault.Evening Standard · 20 Oct, 11:17
In this story: Russell Brand · Southwark Crown Court · Choice FM · Hammersmith Apollo
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