A woman has alleged that Russell Brand told her "it’s just fun" as he raped her in a hotel room during the 1999 Labour Party Conference. This claim was presented to a jury at Southwark Crown Court, where the woman recounted her experience to detectives.
Allegations of Assault
The alleged victim described how Brand made her feel sick and dirty during the assault, despite her pleas: "Get off me, please stop. It hurts." Brand faces multiple charges, including three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault against six women, with allegations spanning from 1999 to 2009. He has denied all charges and pleaded not guilty.
Details of the Incident
During the court proceedings on September 27, 2023, a video of the woman’s interview was played. She explained that she met Brand at a fringe cabaret event in Bournemouth. Initially, she was not attracted to him, believing he was gay, but found him polite and intelligent. They returned to her hotel room to continue their conversation.
