Russell Brand had 'clown-like' grin during alleged sex attack in toilet cubicle, court told

A video of a police interview with the alleged victim was played to a jury today

Russell Brand had 'clown-like' grin during alleged sex attack in toilet cubicle, court told

TL;DR

  • A woman testified in court about an alleged rape by Russell Brand in a toilet cubicle in 2004.
  • She described Brand having a "weird, maniacal grin…like a clown" during the alleged assault.
  • The alleged incident occurred at the Nordic Bar in Soho during a birthday party.
  • The woman stated Brand grabbed her breasts, then dragged her into a toilet cubicle.
  • She claims Brand orally raped her, ignoring her pleas to stop.
  • After the alleged assault in the cubicle, she reported Brand behaved "completely normal."
  • She also alleged Brand exposed himself to her in a car after the bar incident.
  • Russell Brand strongly denies the allegations and has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges.
  • The defense questioned the woman's memory and actions, suggesting she was "charmed" by Brand.
  • The woman stated she was not drunk and struggled to get away due to his size and actions.