Woman describes alleged assault by Russell Brand as 'frenzied' and 'violent'

BBC Entertainment Tuesday 20 October 2026, 10:55 UTC 1 min read

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The entertainer denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

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Woman describes alleged assault by Russell Brand as 'frenzied' and 'violent'

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