Russell Brand told woman to ‘clear up the mess you’ve made’ after alleged rape, court hears
Woman says alleged assault at comedian’s London home after gig was one of most painful experiences of her life A woman has said she “couldn’t speak or…
The Guardian reports: Woman says alleged assault at comedian’s London home after gig was one of most painful experiences of her life A woman has said she “couldn’t speak or breathe” when Russell Brand raped her at his London townhouse after picking her out from a crowd after one of his gigs, a court has heard.
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