Russell Brand admits he 'must have' exposed himself to women without their consent under oath in America

Published: 14:54 EDT, 7 November 2026 | Updated: 14:54 EDT, 7 November 2026 Convicted rapist Russell Brand has admitted under oath in America that he felt he 'must have' exposed himself to women without their consent, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.The shocking admission - at odds with the testimony he gave in his UK criminal case - has come to light in new documents filed in New York last week in connection with a civil case brought by a woman who claims he sexually assaulted her on the set of the 2011 film Arthur.Brand, 51, has always insisted any sexual encounters were consensual.The woman, an extra identified only as 'Jane Doe', is suing Brand and Warner Bros studios alleging Brand 'appeared intoxicated' when he 'exposed his penis to me on set in full view of the cast and crew' and later assaulted her in a bathroom.In new documents filed at New York's Supreme Court part of Brand's sworn deposition was released in which he was asked if he had ever exposed his genitals to anybody without their 'explicit or verbal consent?'Brand replied: 'Well, the truth is, I feel like I must have done, even though I don't really remember it and I find the idea embarrassing in quite a number of ways.'He added: 'I couldn't concretely and absolutely rule that out.'The lawsuit centres on an alleged assault during filming of Arthur in July 2010 when Jane Doe was working as an extra. Russell Brand has admitted he 'must have' exposed himself to women without their consent under oath in America Brand is pictured in May 2008 at the second Spike TV Annual Guys Choice Awards in Culver City, Los AngelesShe claims she was sitting at a table when Brand approached, pulled his penis through the fly of his trousers and stared at her.He allegedly walked backwards and forwards, repeatedly lifting his shirt to expose his genitals.Later that day, she claims, Brand confronted her as she emerged from a bathroom cubicle, blocking her exit with his trousers down.He allegedly demanded that she 'kiss his willy' before forcing his penis into her mouth for between five and eight seconds.Brand's testimony in the US case contrasts with what he said during his criminal trial at Southwark Crown Court.Jurors heard a prepared statement he gave police in 2023, declaring: 'I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity.;Giving evidence on October 28, Brand told the court: 'Consent is fundamental, essential, necessary and indeed in many ways more important than sex itself.'He insisted his sexual encounters had all been consensual but was convicted of one rape and three sexual assaults.The American woman is seeking an undisclosed sum in damages from Brand over allegations including sexual assault, battery, false imprisonment and emotional distress.She claims psychological injuries and financial losses while Warner Bros and other production companies face negligence claims.Brand faces another civil lawsuit in London from a different woman, claiming around £100,000 in damages.A spokesperson for Brand was contacted for comment.