Russell Brand had ‘maniacal grin’ as he dragged woman into toilet and raped her, court told
Comedian, who is on trial at Southwark crown court, allegedly sexually assaulted woman within minute of meeting her Russell Brand had a “weird maniacal”…
The Guardian reports: Comedian, who is on trial at Southwark crown court, allegedly sexually assaulted woman within minute of meeting her Russell Brand had a “weird maniacal” grin on his face like a clown when he grabbed a woman’s breasts before dragging her into a toilet and raping her, a court has heard.
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- The 51-year-old comedian is accused of orally raping the MTV worker as he told her: “You want to do this,” and: “Come on, don’t be a spoilsport.” (The Guardian)
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