Russell Brand, the British comedian and actor, is on trial at Southwark Crown Court in London, facing seven charges including rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009. Brand, 51, has denied all allegations.

The case has entered its fifth day, with jurors hearing detailed testimonies from several accusers. One woman, who worked for Choice FM in central London in 2004-2005, testified that Brand assaulted her in a corridor during her workday. She described Brand pinning her against a wall, groping and kissing her roughly in front of others who allegedly did nothing to intervene. The woman said that a “culture of fear” prevailed in the workplace, where inappropriate behavior was normalized or ignored, making it difficult for victims to come forward.

Another accuser, who was then 21 years old, recounted meeting Brand after a performance at the Hammersmith Apollo in 2009. She said Brand selected her from among fans, inviting her and others backstage where a consensual threesome occurred. However, she alleged that after visiting Brand’s Hampstead home, the encounter turned non-consensual. The woman said Brand insisted she shower while he watched, told her to brush her teeth, and made her feel "grubby and dirty." She described consensual vaginal sex but claimed Brand then removed the condom without warning and anally raped her despite her repeated requests to stop. She recalled feeling unable to speak or breathe during the attack and that Brand appeared “horrified” afterward but told her to “clear up the mess you have made,” instructing her to clean the bed with wipes. Photographs of Brand’s three-storey home, including the bedroom with a crucifix above the bed, were shown to the jury.

The woman further testified about the emotional impact of the alleged rape, stating she suffered long-term distress, including self-blame and anxiety, and had feared contracting diseases following the incident. She admitted to struggling with accepting what happened because she initially went to Brand’s home knowing sexual activity was expected.

A third witness, a former Channel 4 employee, alleged that Brand forced his head into her lap during a massage request in 2009 while two men in his entourage laughed and did not intervene. She described feeling repulsed and reported the incident to her line manager the following day.

Brand, who rose to fame in the early 2000s with appearances on reality TV and comedy, has pleaded not guilty to all charges. His legal representatives have challenged aspects of the testimonies and questioned the handling and timing of the accusers’ reports.

The trial continues as more evidence and witness statements are expected to be presented in the coming days.