Russell Brand told woman ‘it’s just fun’ as he raped her, court hears
Southwark crown court jury is shown video of woman telling detectives about alleged attack in 1999 A woman has alleged Russell Brand told her “it’s just…
The Guardian reports: Southwark crown court jury is shown video of woman telling detectives about alleged attack in 1999 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.
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.
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