Russell Brand accuser said alleged rape ‘really hurt’, court hears

Russell Brand accuser said alleged rape ‘really hurt’, court hears

A woman who is a friend of one of the complainants in the Russell Brand trial provided testimony to the jury via video link, describing the emotional aftermath of the alleged assault. She recounted that the woman had confided in her following the incident, expressing that it “really, really hurt.” The witness detailed their attendance together at the Hammersmith Apollo theatre in London in 2009, where they were invited to visit Brand’s dressing room after his comedy performance.

The friend explained that shortly after their encounter at the theatre, the complainant visited Brand’s residence in London. According to the witness, Brand, aged 51, had arranged for a car to pick up the woman and take her to his home in Hampstead. The complainant later spoke to her about the experience and was described by the friend as “just crying – really upset.” She further revealed that Brand behaved “quite aggressively” during the incident.

In the ongoing trial, Brand is facing seven charges, including three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault. These allegations come from six women and cover a decade-long period from 1999 to 2009. During questioning, the witness recalled asking the complainant if she had said no to Brand at the time the alleged attack happened.

The trial continues to examine these serious accusations, with Brand maintaining his plea of not guilty to all charges. The witness’s testimony is part of a broader investigation into the defendant’s conduct over the years

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