Russell Brand told woman ‘it’s just fun’ as he raped her, court hears
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Key context: <p>Southwark crown court jury is shown video of woman telling detectives about alleged attack in 1999</p><p>A woman has alleged Russell Brand told her “it’s just fun” as he raped her in a hotel room at the 1999 Labour party conference, a court has heard.</p><p>The alleged victim told detectives the comedian made her feel sick and dirty as he assaulted her despite her pleading: “Get off me, please stop. It hurts.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/15/russell-brand-jury-alleged-rape-woman-1999-crown-court">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Southwark crown court jury is shown video of woman telling detectives about alleged attack in 1999A woman has alleged Russell Brand told her “it’s just fun” as he raped her in a hotel room at the 1999 Labour party conference, a court has heard.The alleged victim told detectives the comedian made her feel sick and dirty as he assaulted her despite her pleading: “Get off me, please stop. It hurts.” Continue reading...
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