Crime & Justice
Woman tells court Russell Brand said "it's just fun" as he allegedly raped her
October 15, 2026 at 02:28 PM
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A woman has told jurors Russell Brand raped her in a hotel during the 1999 Labour party conference, telling her "it's just fun."
- Video of the woman's September 2023 police interview was played to the jury at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday.
- She alleged Brand raped her in a hotel room after they met at a fringe cabaret during the 1999 Bournemouth Labour conference.
- Brand faces three charges of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault against six women.
- Brand denies all charges and has pleaded not guilty.

