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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Evans

Russell Brand fears US prosecution over sexual assault claims

Russell Brand fears he could face a prosecution in the US over sexual assault allegations, as his legal team attempt to delay a civil lawsuit filed against him in New York.

Court documents show that the comedian’s lawyers raised concerns that the case could “overlap” with the UK’s criminal investigation, and that it could lead to either case being prejudiced.

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