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A woman testified via video link at Russell Brand's sexual assault trial in London that a friend was left in so much pain after an alleged anal rape that she could not sit down, describing the encounter as 'really, really' hurtful and aggressive, according to the BBC. The testimony came as the trial continued this week. Amid the proceedings, Brand and his wife Laura Brand posted a video saying they were turning to religion for support, describing plans to be 'extremely cautious' as the trial unfolds. Brand has denied the allegations against him.