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UPDATED Oct 20, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
Oct 19, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
Woman testifies Brand assaulted her at radio station
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A woman told a London court that Russell Brand sexually assaulted her at the radio station where she worked, in front of his entourage, who she said did nothing. Brand denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
WHO: The woman, identified as Brand's fourth accuser, testified about the alleged assault; Russell Brand denies the charges.
WHAT: A woman told a London court that Russell Brand sexually assaulted her at the radio station where she worked.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET
WHERE: London, United Kingdom
WHY: The woman said the alleged assault occurred while she was working at the radio station; no further reason was reported.
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