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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
David Connett

Russell Brand sexual assault claimant felt ‘used and abused’ on film set

A close up of Russell Brand wearing a brown leather jacket
The actor alleges Russell Brand exposed himself to her in view of cast and crew, and a crew member stood guard as she was assaulted. Photograph: Andrew Cowie/AFP/Getty Images

An actor who claims the actor and comedian Russell Brand sexually assaulted her while on the film set of the 2011 comedy Arthur says she felt “used and abused” by him.

The woman, who has not been named, states in a lawsuit filed in New York state on Friday that Brand first exposed himself to her in full view of some of the cast and crew of Arthur, which was filmed in New York City.

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