"New Allegations Surface: Lawsuit Claims Russell Brand's Sexual Assault on 'Arthur' Set"

Russell Brand, pictured at the Queen Elizabeth Conference Centre in central London on March 12, 2013. Joel Ryan/Invision/AP hide caption

In a recent development, another woman has come forward, accusing Russell Brand of sexual assault, this time during the filming of the movie 'Arthur' in July 2010. The lawsuit, filed on Friday in New York and obtained by Insider, details the claims of a woman identified as Jane Doe, also an actor, asserting that Brand exposed himself to her in full view of the cast and crew. According to the legal filing, later that day, Brand allegedly followed her into a bathroom and assaulted her while a crew member stood guard outside the door.

The lawsuit states, "As a result of the sexual abuse, I suffered and continue to suffer extreme embarrassment, shame, and fear." This New York complaint follows closely on the heels of four other women who recently came forward with similar allegations against the actor. In a joint investigation by British media outlets The Times, The Sunday Times, and Channel 4, these women accused Brand of sexual assault spanning from 2006 to 2013. One of the accusers claimed she was 16 years old at the time, and Brand, in his early 30s, forced her to perform oral sex.

A day before the investigative report, Brand publicly denied all allegations, referring to them as "baroque attacks" and acknowledging a past "phase of promiscuity" but emphasizing the consensual nature of all his relationships. As of Saturday morning, Brand has not commented on the recent New York lawsuit. NPR's attempts to reach Brand's team and Warner Bros. Pictures, the producer of 'Arthur,' for comment were unsuccessful. The unfolding legal proceedings add another layer to the already contentious accusations surrounding the actor.

The recent lawsuit against Russell Brand, alleging sexual assault during the filming of 'Arthur,' intensifies the mounting accusations against the actor. With a new claimant, identified as Jane Doe, detailing distressing incidents on set, the legal battle adds another layer of complexity to Brand's already controversial situation. This development follows closely on the heels of four other women who came forward with similar allegations, spanning a period from 2006 to 2013. Brand, who previously denied all accusations, is now confronted with a fresh legal challenge. As the legal proceedings unfold, and the #MeToo movement continues to shape conversations around accountability, the gravity of these allegations casts a shadow over Brand's public image. The actor's response and the outcome of these legal actions will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative surrounding Russell Brand's personal and professional life.