Russell Brand accused of sexually assaulting extra on ‘Arthur’ film set in new lawsuit
nypost.comfiled Friday in the New York Supreme Court by a woman only referred to as “Jane Doe,” adds to the existing allegations made by four women against the British actor, all of which he denies.The scandal-scarred actor, 48, allegedly “appeared intoxicated, smelled of alcohol, and was carrying a bottle of vodka on set” before the assault, according to an affidavit filed in the case, obtained by Insider.The woman who filed the lawsuit is seeking that the court allow her to sue anonymously due to her working in the entertainment industry.Brand allegedly exposed himself to the victim “in full view of the cast and crew,” according to the court documents.“The sexual assault happened later that same day when I was in the bathroom,” the affidavit alleges. “Mr Brand entered after me and assaulted me, as a member of the production crew guarded the door from outside.”“As a result of the sexual abuse, I suffered and continue to suffer extreme embarrassment, shame, and fear.
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