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Russell Brand rape trial: First accuser testifies in court
A woman has alleged that Russell Brand told her "it's just fun" as he raped her in a hotel room in 1999 during the Labour party conference. The alleged victim recounted the incident to detectives, stating she "felt dirty and sick" afterward. The trial is ongoing at Southwark crown court, with video evidence of the woman's statement to detectives being presented to the jury. The accuser described Brand's body as 'snake-like' in her statement.
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- Left (3): Daily Mirror, The Guardian, The Independent
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- Right (1): The Daily Telegraph