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Russell Brand forced alleged rape victim to take photos of him half naked, trial told

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Woman claims comedian ‘pranced around like an ostrich’ before forcing himself on her in hotel room attack

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Section: UK news
By: Emine Sinmaz
Published: Oct 15, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC
Updated: Oct 15, 2026, 11:05 PM UTC

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The actor underwent a swift change in manner as he talked with the woman in her hotel room, demanding she take pictures of him before pushing her onto a bed, the court heard.

SMH.com.auAustralia‘Monster-like’: Woman alleges Russell Brand posed for photos moments before sudden rape

The pictures were shown to jurors during Brand’s trial at Southwark Crown Court

The IndependentUnited KingdomRussell Brand topless photos taken by alleged rape victim shown in court

One of Russell Brand's alleged sexual assault victims took photos of him shirtless on the night she says he raped her ... and, in the pics, he seemingly blew a kiss for the camera.

TMZRussell Brand Seen Shirtless in Photos Alleged Rape Victim Took

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Russell Brand

English comedian, actor, and podcaster (born 1975)

Russell Edward Brand is an English comedian, actor, podcaster, and media personality. He was initially a stand-up comedian and radio and television presenter in the UK, where he rose to prominence as the host of Big Brother's Big Mouth, a spin-off of the reality television series Big Brother broadcast on E4.

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‘Monster-like’: Woman alleges Russell Brand posed for photos moments before sudden rapeSMH.com.auAustralia30 hr. ago
Russell Brand topless photos taken by alleged rape victim shown in courtThe IndependentUnited Kingdom32 hr. ago
Russell Brand forced alleged rape victim to take photos of him half naked, trial toldinkl35 hr. ago
Russell Brand pictured topless by alleged rape victim who claims he is ‘monster-like’The Daily TelegraphAustralia24 hr. ago
Russell Brand 'forced victim to take photos of him' before raping her, court toldManchester Evening NewsUnited Kingdom30 hr. ago
Russell Brand Seen Shirtless in Photos Alleged Rape Victim TookTMZ31 hr. ago
‘I had nowhere to run’: Five key takeaways as Russell Brand rape trial continuesThe i PaperUnited Kingdom2 days ago
Russell Brand old pal testifies against him in rape trial: Everything we knowThe News InternationalPakistan2 days ago
UK prosecutors describe Russell Brand as a sexual predatorRTE.ieIreland3 days ago
Prosecution set to open case in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trialLondon Evening StandardUnited Kingdom3 days ago
Topless photos Russell Brand ‘forced woman to take in hotel room moments before he raped her’ revealed in courtThe SunUnited Kingdom39 hr. ago
Russell Brand ‘apologised for treating woman like an animal’, court hearsThe JournalIreland3 days ago

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