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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Emine Sinmaz

Russell Brand had ‘maniacal grin’ as he dragged woman into toilet and raped her, court told

Brand, with curly hair, grey beard and tinted glasses, seen in profile arriving at court
Russell Brand arriving at Southwark crown court in London on Monday. Photograph: Neil Hall/EPA

Russell Brand had a “weird maniacal” grin on his face like a clown when he grabbed a woman’s breasts before dragging her into a toilet and raping her, a court has heard.

The 51-year-old comedian is accused of orally raping the MTV worker as he told her: “You want to do this,” and: “Come on, don’t be a spoilsport.”

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