Entertainer and actor Russell Brand faces allegations of rape, sexual assaults, and emotional abuse during a seven-year span at the peak of his fame. These accusations surfaced through a joint investigation conducted by the Sunday Times, the Times, and Channel 4’s Dispatches.
Four women have come forward with allegations of sexual assault between 2006 and 2013 against Brand, who vehemently denies these claims, asserting that his relationships were always consensual. During the period under scrutiny, Brand held prominent positions as a presenter on Channel 4 and BBC Radio 2, as well as a career in Hollywood movies.
The investigation, available on the Sunday Times website, accompanies the Channel 4 documentary “Russell Brand – In Plain Sight,” scheduled for broadcast at 21:00 BST.
Five women, including four sexual assault accusers, have surfaced in this investigation, as confirmed by Channel 4’s head of news and current affairs, Louisa Compton. The allegations include:
- One woman alleges that Brand raped her at his Los Angeles residence, with medical records supporting her visit to a rape crisis center on the same day.
- A second woman claims that Brand assaulted her when she was 16, referring to her as “the child” during an emotionally abusive and controlling relationship.
- A third woman asserts that Brand sexually assaulted her during their collaboration in Los Angeles and threatened legal action if she disclosed her allegation.
- The fourth woman alleges sexual assault and physical and emotional abuse by Brand.
In response to the impending allegations, Russell Brand released a video on YouTube and X, formerly known as Twitter. In the video, he vehemently denies the “serious criminal allegations” he anticipates, characterizing them as part of a broader “coordinated attack.” Brand states that these allegations relate to his period of intense media presence, during which he was candid about his promiscuity and emphasizes that all his relationships were consensual. He pledges to investigate the matter, deeming it “very, very serious.”
For further information or comments regarding the allegations, please refer to the respective news outlets and Channel 4. Russell Brand’s career spans hosting radio and television programs for various networks, including MTV, Radio X, and others. He initially gained recognition as a stand-up comedian in the early 2000s and later became a household name as the host of E4’s Big Brother’s Big Mouth. His acting career also includes roles in Hollywood films such as “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” “Get Him To The Greek,” and “Arthur.”