Woman says Russell Brand tried to drag her into toilets in 2001

Summary

At Russell Brand’s trial, a woman told Southwark Crown Court that he tried to drag her into the men’s toilets for a sexual encounter while she was working at MTV in 2001, and that she wrenched herself free. She said he did not manage to rape her; Brand is accused of indecently assaulting her. This follows testimony that another woman said Brand made her take half-naked photos before allegedly raping her in a hotel room; Brand denies attacking her.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   16 Oct 2026, 15:21 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that a woman told court Brand tried to drag her into the men’s toilets for a sexual encounter while she was working at MTV in 2001, and that she wrenched herself free.