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Russell Brand treated 21yo woman 'like an animal' after rape, court hears

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Comedian and actor Russell Brand is on trial facing multiple criminal charges, including three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault involving six women. The current proceedings center on testimony from a woman who alleges Brand raped her in 2009 at his London townhouse when she was 21 years old.

During the court hearing, the jury was told that the complainant alleged Brand treated her "like an animal" and a "piece of meat" following the alleged assault. According to the presented testimony, the woman stated she repeatedly begged the 51-year-old celebrity during the incident at his home.

The trial forms part of the ongoing legal proceedings addressing the allegations brought against Brand by multiple accusers. The courtroom disclosures highlight the specific nature of the testimony being heard by the jury regarding the 2009 incident.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

The Guardian World (GB) Highlights broader charges and complainant's description of being treated like a piece of meat
ABC News (AU) (AU) Focuses on the jury trial setting and the specific 2009 timeline
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