A London jury at Southwark Crown Court hears testimony from a third woman accusing Russell Brand of sexual assault, including an allegation that he orally raped her in a bar toilet. Prosecutors say the incident followed a brief encounter at a London venue, and the woman describes Brand as showing a grin before she was pulled into the bathroom.
Across reports, the accuser says Brand behaved in a “clown” or “maniacal grin” manner, and she recalls him encouraging her during the alleged assault. Several outlets also report that police questioned her about what she was wearing as part of the investigation. One account says Brand suggested swapping phone numbers after the alleged rape.
Brand denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one allegation of indecent assault. The trial is presented as the third woman’s evidence in a six-week case, with proceedings continuing as the jury hears further testimony and evidence from other witnesses. The Independent’s report focuses on the “big grin” description, while other outlets describe additional details of the confrontation, statements attributed to Brand, and elements of police questioning.
