Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
According to BBC News, the 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
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