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

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

The entertainer denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
Russell Brand (PERSON)
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