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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ted Hennessey

Photos released of Russell Brand – taken by woman who accuses him of rape

  • A court was shown photographs of a topless Russell Brand taken by a woman who alleges that he raped her in a hotel room.
  • The alleged victim stated in a recorded police interview that the incident occurred in a Bournemouth hotel room where she was staying during the Labour Party conference .
  • She recalled being shocked when Brand appeared in his briefs after she went to the bathroom, before he forced her to take photographs of him on her camera.
  • The court heard how the woman felt frightened as Brand pranced around, comparing his exaggerated movements to an ostrich and Basil Fawlty's famous goose steps.
  • The complainant alleged that immediately after forcing her to take the pictures, Brand pushed her onto the bed, removed her trousers, and raped her. He denies all the charges – the trial continues.

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Russell Brand trial latest: Woman tells court she had ‘nowhere to run’ before Brand allegedly raped her

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