A court hears allegations that Russell Brand raped a woman and treated her in degrading terms during an incident at his London home. The woman testifies she begged him to stop and says the assault left her bleeding for days and caused ongoing pain, according to reporting.

Coverage across outlets focuses on the same core claim of degrading treatment. The Guardian describes the alleged physical and emotional impact in more detail, including that she was left bleeding for days. ABC Australia similarly frames the account around the jury hearing that Brand treated her “like an animal” after the alleged rape. The Belfast Telegraph presents the accusation with an emphasis on being “treated like an animal” during the rape.

While all accounts reflect the courtroom testimony and the “animal” language, they differ in how much context they provide about the alleged injuries and the overall framing of the trial.