The complaint in the New York State Supreme Court, a trial court, follows accusations and investigations in September and October by media and police in the United Kingdom of rape, sexual assault and violence. psychological by several women.
Mr Russell rejected the allegations at home, saying his relationships had always been “consented”. The facts allegedly occurred between 2006 and 2013.
In New York, the alleged sexual assault on the complainant, an anonymous woman whom American justice calls “Jane Doe”would have taken place on July 7, 2010 on the set of the comedy “Arthur” released in 2011, according to the complaint signed on October 7 but of which the copy recorded by the New York court registry is dated Friday.
The complaint also targets Warner Bros. studios and entertainment groups. Pictures, Warner Bros. Discovery, MBST Entertainment, BenderSpink and Langley Park Pictures.
The plaintiff accuses in the court document “Russell for sexually assaulting her” this July 7, 2010.
“Prior to the attack, Mr. Brand was visibly drugged, smelled of alcohol and had a bottle of vodka on set. He then exposed his penis to me, in full view of the cast and crew.”selon “Jane Doe”.
She then says that “the sexual assault took place later the same day while (she) was in the toilet”.
“Brand came in behind me and assaulted me while a member of the production team was watching the door”accuses the complainant.
“Jane Doe”, who wishes to remain anonymous, also writes feeling “shame” and some “fear” since the alleged facts more than 13 years ago, feelings which “have caused irreversible damage to (his) mental health”.
She says she fears “reprisals” including millions of fans and subscribers on Russell Brand’s social networks.
At the end of September in the United Kingdom, Russell Brand defended himself: on social media where he is followed by millions of people, he criticized the British government for asking technology platforms to take action against him.
2023-11-04 10:18:00
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