Russell Brand’s ‘Arthur’ Outtakes Offered By Warner Bros. As Part Of Assault Case

Footage of Russell Brand from his 2011 movie “Arthur” might function proof in connection to a sexual assault allegation on set.

The comic is at the moment going through felony costs within the U.S. over accusations that he sexually assaulted a feminine crew member in a rest room throughout filming and uncovered himself to forged members.

Now, Warner Bros. Discovery has supplied to show over hours of unseen outtake footage from “Arthur” throughout a listening to within the case, the place the studio can be named as a defendant.

Model’s authorized troubles proceed to mount as Warner Bros. has now supplied at hand over outtakes from his film Arthur as potential proof in his ongoing NYC sexual assault case.

In keeping with The Times, in a latest listening to at a New York Supreme Courtroom, the studio’s lawyer, Patrick Lamparello, revealed that they’ve “some hours of video outtake footage… 4 or 5 hours, it may very well be extra, round eight,” which they’re prepared to show over.

Though it stays unclear what the footage might comprise, Model is being accused by Jane Doe of exposing himself to forged members earlier than sexually assaulting her in a rest room. The outtakes might have doubtlessly captured one thing incriminating.

In the identical listening to, Model’s attorneys had tried to delay the case after arguing that there could be an “overlap” with the actor’s ongoing felony case within the U.Okay. Nevertheless, the request was struck out by Decide Shlomo Hagler.

In keeping with the New York Post, Model worries he would face costs within the U.S. after he was hit with 5 intercourse crimes costs within the U.Okay. after a prolonged investigation into his previous affairs.

His attorneys had tried to delay the civil swimsuit, which was filed by Jane Doe in 2023, fearing it might “overlap” together with his felony probe within the U.Okay.

In an April 1 submitting, Model’s attorneys famous, “The truth that Mr. Model is already going through a felony investigation in the UK — coupled with extremely publicized allegations which were made (each by this Plaintiff and others) that Mr. Model dedicated comparable sexual assaults in the US — is greater than ample to assist a ‘affordable perception’ that he might face prosecution right here.”

They added that the actor did not wish to say something that may incriminate him in his authorized points within the U.Okay.

The NYC choose has, nonetheless, denied Model’s lawyer’s request to delay the civil swimsuit.

Within the U.Okay., Model is charged with rape, indecent assault, oral rape, and two counts of sexual assault associated to accusations from 4 ladies.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed the costs on Friday, April 4, in a press launch on their web site.

The assertion additionally additional detailed the time of the incidents that led to the costs, exhibiting a timeline between 1999 and 2005.

“In 1999 a lady was raped within the Bournemouth space. In 2001 a lady was indecently assaulted within the Westminster space of London. In 2004 a lady was orally raped and sexually assaulted within the Westminster space of London. Between 2004 and 2005, a lady was sexually assaulted within the Westminster space of London,” the assertion learn.

The authorities additionally requested that anybody who has been “affected by this case by this case, or anybody who has any info, to return ahead.”

Following the costs, Model is ready to look in courtroom for his first listening to on Could 2.

In response to the costs, Model took to his Instagram web page to disclaim the accusations in a prolonged video assertion.

“We’re very lucky in a approach to stay in a time the place there’s so little belief within the British authorities,” he started. “We’re very lucky, I suppose, that that is occurring at a time the place we all know that the legislation has turn into a sort of weapon for use in opposition to individuals.”

The comic went on to acknowledge that he lived waywardly prior to now, describing his former self as a “idiot,” a “drug and intercourse addict,” and even an “imbecile.” Nevertheless, he denied being a “rapist,” as alleged by the costs filed in opposition to him.

“I’ve by no means engaged in nonconsensual exercise, I pray which you can see that by trying in my eyes,” the actor added.

He additionally talked about that he felt “grateful” for the chance to argue his innocence in courtroom when the trial started.

The British police launched an investigation into Russell Model’s previous conduct in September 2023, following an inquiry by The Sunday Occasions, The Occasions of London, and TV community Channel 4 into some allegations in opposition to him.

The results of the inquiry revealed that Model had allegedly sexually assaulted and raped 4 ladies between the years of 2006 and 2013.

One of many ladies, Nadia, instructed the Daily Mail that Model had raped her at his Los Angeles residence on the morning of July 1, 2012. She claimed that on that day, Model had instructed she take part in sexual actions with him and a pal who was ready in his bed room. Nevertheless, when she declined his supply and tried to go away, he proceeded to rape her in opposition to a wall with no condom.

One other lady claimed that the controversial comic assaulted her when she was 16, and so they have been in an emotionally abusive relationship. Russell was reportedly in his early 30s on the time.

On the time, Model additionally denied these accusations, saying he was “very, very promiscuous in his previous,” nevertheless it was “completely at all times consensual.