February 15th 2024.
It has recently been reported that Russell Brand has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman, to which he has strongly denied and has even gone as far as to claim that the accuser has a "faulty memory." This is not the first time that the former comedian and actor has been accused of such actions, as multiple women have come forward with allegations dating back years.
The bombshell report and documentary released in 2023 by The Times and Channel 4 detailed the allegations against Brand, however he has remained steadfast in his denial of any wrongdoings. In November of that same year, a woman filed a civil lawsuit against Brand, claiming that he had exposed himself to her and later assaulted her in a bathroom while production staff stood guard outside.
The alleged incident is said to have taken place at a New York restaurant in 2010, during the production of the film Arthur, in which Brand starred in the leading role. At the time, he was engaged to musician Katy Perry. According to Brand's legal response, he does not even know or recognize the woman and has no recollection of ever speaking to her. Additionally, he stated that he had not consumed any alcohol or drugs for years leading up to the alleged assault.
During the filming of Arthur, Brand had also been appearing alongside the likes of Helen Mirren and Jennifer Garner. The woman, who has been identified only as Jane Doe, was working as an extra on the film and claims that Brand "appeared intoxicated, smelled of alcohol, and was carrying a bottle of vodka on set." However, Brand's legal team argues that he was simply acting drunk as part of his character and had not actually consumed any alcohol or drugs during filming. They also stated that the bottle of vodka was simply a prop for the film.
Brand's lawyer also made a point to highlight the fact that the woman's alleged memory of the events was "faulty," which he believes is detrimental to her claims. The woman claims that after the alleged assault, she was removed from the film and only received payment for one day's work instead of the three she had initially been booked for. She also expressed feeling powerless to speak up for herself, fearing that she would be fired from the production.
In her lawsuit, she is seeking an unspecified amount in damages for assault, battery, false imprisonment, and emotional distress. Despite these allegations and others that have come to light, Brand has consistently denied any wrongdoing, stating that while he may have been "promiscuous," any sexual encounters were always consensual.
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