Russell Brand Faces New Sexual Assault Allegation: Woman Claims He Exposed Himself and Assaulted Her on “Arthur” Set
Russell Brand, the 48-year-old actor and comedian, is facing a new allegation of sexual assault made by a movie extra who worked on the set of his 2011 romantic comedy “Arthur”. The woman, identified only as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit against Brand in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Suffolk County on Friday, according to a report by People Magazine.
According to an affidavit obtained by People, Jane Doe alleged that Brand publicly exposed himself to her before sexually assaulting her in a bathroom on July 7, 2010. She claimed that Brand appeared intoxicated and smelled of alcohol while carrying a bottle of vodka on set prior to the incident. The alleged assault took place in full view of the cast, crew, as well as employees of Warner Bros. and other production companies involved with the movie.
The court filing states that a member of the production crew guarded the bathroom door from outside while Brand assaulted Jane Doe. After the incident, she was not brought back for the remaining days of work and was only paid for one day.
Representatives for Brand have not yet responded to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
“Arthur”, directed by Jason Winer, was a remake of a 1981 movie of the same name and starred Brand in the lead role. The cast also included Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner, Nick Nolte, and Greta Gerwig. The film was released in April 2011.
In her affidavit, Jane Doe claims to have suffered extreme embarrassment, shame, and fear following the alleged assault. She also expressed concerns about potential retaliation from the industry if her identity is revealed.
An attorney for Jane Doe filed a separate affidavit stating that she has been a victim of both childhood sexual assault and adult sexual assault. The affidavit emphasizes the mental impact of the abuse she endured and requests that her identity be protected during the legal proceedings.
Brand has previously faced sexual assault allegations from four other women, denying them and stating his relationships were always consensual. In September, a fifth woman accused Brand of sexual misconduct, claiming he exposed himself to her and laughed about it.
In addition to Brand, Warner Bros. and other production companies involved with “Arthur” were also named as defendants in the lawsuit. Specific claims against these entities have not yet been revealed.
This story is ongoing, and Fox News Digital will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
[Contributor: Ashley Hume – Fox News Digital Entertainment Writer]