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'Wild-eyed' comedian Russell Brand tried to drag me into toilets, woman tells UK court
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What we know
LONDON, Oct 16 - One of six women who accuse Russell Brand of sex offences told a London court on Friday that the British actor and comedian turned into a \"wild-eyed maniac\" when he tried to drag her into a toilet cubicle at her workplace.
Story timeline
Reports grouped into this story, earliest first. Exact repeats from the same outlet are collapsed.
- First reported by Channel NewsAsia Latest
Comedian Russell Brand was a ruthless sexual predator, UK prosecutors say
- New development reported by BBC News UK
Russell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant
- New development reported by The Guardian UK
Russell Brand told woman ‘it’s just fun’ as he raped her, court hears
- Picked up by BBC News UK
Russell Brand accuser says he turned 'monster-like' before alleged rape
- New development reported by The Guardian UK
Russell Brand made alleged rape victim take photos of him half naked, trial told
- Picked up by The Guardian UK
Russell Brand forced alleged rape victim to take photos of him half naked, trial told
- New development reported by The Straits Times World
'Wild-eyed' comedian Russell Brand tried to drag me into toilets, woman tells UK court
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- The Straits Times'Wild-eyed' comedian Russell Brand tried to drag me into toilets, woman tells UK court
- The GuardianRussell Brand made alleged rape victim take photos of him half naked, trial told
- BBC NewsRussell Brand accuser says he turned 'monster-like' before alleged rape
- Channel NewsAsia LatestComedian Russell Brand was a ruthless sexual predator, UK prosecutors say