Russell Brand was ‘wild-eyed maniac’ when trying to drag woman into toilets, court told
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Key context: <p>Woman says she ‘wrenched’ herself free from alleged assault that she says took place when she was working at MTV in 2001</p><p>Russell Brand transformed into a “wild-eyed maniac” when he tried to drag a woman into a men’s toilets for a sexual encounter before she “wrenched” herself free, a court has heard.</p><p>The 51-year-old comedian is accused of indecently assaulting the woman, who told Southwark crown court: “I emerged relatively unscathed. He didn’t manage to rape me.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/16/russell-brand-wild-eyed-maniac-drag-woman-toilets-court-told">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Woman says she ‘wrenched’ herself free from alleged assault that she says took place when she was working at MTV in 2001Russell Brand transformed into a “wild-eyed maniac” when he tried to drag a woman into a men’s toilets for a sexual encounter before she “wrenched” herself free, a court has heard.The 51-year-old comedian is accused of indecently assaulting the woman, who told Southwark crown court: “I emerged relatively unscathed. He didn’t manage to rape me.” Continue reading...
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