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Russell Brand had ‘maniacal grin’ as he dragged woman into toilet and raped her, court told

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Comedian, who is on trial at Southwark crown court, allegedly sexually assaulted woman within minute of meeting herRussell Brand had a “weird maniacal” grin on his face like a clown when he grabbed a woman’s breasts before dragging her into a toilet and raping her, a court has heard.The 51-year-old comedian is accused of orally raping the MTV worker as he told her: “You want to do this,” and: “Co…

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