Russell Brand had ‘maniacal grin’ as he dragged woman into toilet and raped her, court told
Comedian, who is on trial at Southwark crown court, allegedly sexually assaulted woman within minute of meeting her
TL;DR
- A woman testified that Russell Brand grabbed her breasts and dragged her into a toilet where he allegedly raped her.
- She described Brand having a "weird maniacal grin" during the assault in 2004.
- Brand faces seven charges, including three counts of rape, and denies all allegations.
- The alleged assault occurred within a minute of meeting the woman at a birthday party in Soho, London.
- The woman also alleged further sexual advances by Brand in his car.
- She stated she felt shame and disbelief after the incident and decided to come forward due to recent media reports about Brand.
- Brand's defense suggested the woman "happily accompanied" him to the toilets, which she denied.