Court hears Russell Brand allegedly dragged woman into toilet and raped her, as trial continues

Summary

Comedian Russell Brand, 51, is on trial at Southwark Crown Court on three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault against six women between 1999 and 2009, and he denies the allegations. On Monday, 19 October 2026, a London court heard that he allegedly grabbed an MTV worker's breasts within a minute of meeting her, dragged her into a toilet and orally raped her, while saying 'You want to do this' and 'Come on, don't be a spoilsport'. Reports describe a 'weird maniacal' grin on his face at the time. Brand, who was once one of Britain's most high-profile broadcasters, told police after his arrest that he denies the allegations.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   19 Oct 2026, 12:03 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that a court at Southwark Crown Court heard Brand had a 'weird maniacal' grin as he grabbed an MTV worker's breasts, dragged her into a toilet and raped her, and that he is accused of orally raping her while saying 'You want to do this' and 'Come on, don't be a spoilsport'.

2. South China Morning Post

   19 Oct 2026, 22:17 UTCSource ↗

   The South China Morning Post reports that a woman told police Brand grabbed her breasts before dragging her into a bar toilet and orally raping her, as a London court heard on Monday, and that Brand denies the allegations and is on trial on three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault against six women between 1999 and 2009.