Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears
Summary
Russell Brand is on trial in London, accused by six women of sexual crimes including rape and assault between 1999 and 2009. One woman testified that an encounter with him in 2009 involved sexual acts she did not agree to, and she told him he "treated her like an animal." Brand denies all charges and says he never had non-consensual sex.Key Facts
- Russell Brand faces charges of rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault from six women.
- The alleged acts occurred over a 10-year span from 1999 to 2009.
- One woman said she met Brand at a comedy show, had consensual oral sex, but a later encounter involved non-consensual anal sex.
- She did not agree to the anal sex and was surprised by a text from Brand months later saying he wanted to "push her further."
- The woman told Brand he "treated her like an animal," to which he replied "I'm sorry."
- Brand denies all allegations and says he never engaged in sex without consent.
- The trial is taking place at Southwark Crown Court in London and is ongoing.
- BBC is providing daily coverage of the trial through a podcast and other platforms.
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