British presenter Russell Brand has found himself in hot water once again, as he faces new allegations of sexual assault. A film extra, referred to as Jane Doe in court documents, has filed a civil lawsuit against Brand in the New York Supreme Court. The incident in question allegedly took place during the production of Brand’s 2010 comedy film, Arthur.
According to Jane Doe’s affidavit, Brand appeared intoxicated on set and was carrying a bottle of vodka. She claimed that he exposed himself in front of the cast and crew before following her into a bathroom. She further alleged that Brand assaulted her while a member of the production crew stood guard outside the door.
In addition to Brand, the film studio Warner Bros Pictures and other companies involved in the production of Arthur have also been named as defendants in the lawsuit. This suggests that Jane Doe holds them partially responsible for the alleged assault.
Arthur, a remake of the 1981 film starring Dudley Moore, was released in April 2011 and grossed $48 million at the box office. The film also featured notable stars such as Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, and Jennifer Garner. However, the success of the film is now overshadowed by the recent allegations against Brand.
This is not the first time the British presenter has faced serious accusations. In a joint investigation by the Sunday Times newspaper and Channel 4 in the UK, Brand was accused of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse between the years 2006 and 2013. A British police investigation into these allegations is ongoing. Brand has consistently denied the allegations, claiming that all his past relationships were consensual.
As of now, Brand has not publicly responded to the new lawsuit or the specific allegations made by Jane Doe. It remains to be seen how he will address these claims and whether they will have any impact on his career.
In September, when the previous allegations against Brand surfaced, he took to social media to share a video claiming that he was the victim of a conspiracy by mainstream media to hinder his success on alternative streaming platforms. This suggests that Brand may adopt a similar strategy in response to the latest accusations.
Russell Brand finds himself embroiled in yet another controversy, facing charges of sexual assault by a film extra on the set of Arthur. With a civil lawsuit underway and ongoing police investigations into previous allegations, the future of Brand’s career hangs in the balance. It remains to be seen how these accusations will be resolved and what impact they will have on both Brand and the entertainment industry as a whole.