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Russell Brand rape trial: Woman testifies to alleged assault in London court

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A woman testified in a London court that comedian Russell Brand raped her in 2004. She recounted an incident where Brand allegedly assaulted her in a bar's restroom. Brand, who is married to Katy Perry, denies all allegations of non-consensual sexual activity, stating that accusers may have "reimagined events." AI

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Russell Brand rape trial: Woman testifies to alleged assault in London court

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Woman tells UK court that comedian Russell Brand raped her

    A woman told police that British actor and comedian Russell Brand had grabbed her breasts before dragging her into a toilet at a bar and orally raping her, a London court heard on Monday. Brand, once one of Britain’s most high-profile broadcasters and the former husband of US sin…

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