Russell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant
A woman testifying in court has detailed allegations of rape against comedian Russell Brand, claiming the incident left her feeling traumatized and fearful of pregnancy. Brand, who faces seven charges of sexual assault and rape spanning a decade, continues to deny all allegations.
Why it matters
The high-profile trial highlights ongoing legal accountability for public figures accused of historical sexual misconduct.
Image source, Reuters By Sima Kotecha and Helena Wilkinson , Reporting from Southwark Crown Court Published 15 October 2026, 13:54 BST Updated 6 minutes ago Warning - this report contains graphic content
A woman who alleges Russell Brand raped her in a hotel has said she was left feeling "dirty" and afraid she may be pregnant in the aftermath of the alleged attack.
The 51-year-old actor and comedian faces seven charges - three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
The allegations, made by six female complainants, span a 10-year period between 1999 and 2009. He denies the charges.
Video evidence played to the jury on Thursday showed one of his complainants tell the police: "He raped me basically and I know that happened."
The jury heard one of Brand's accusers say she had met him in 1999, before he was famous.
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