Russell Brand, comedian and social influencer, faces allegations of rape, sexual assault, and abuse from four women during his peak fame years.
Russell Brand, comedian and social influencer, faces allegations of rape, sexual assault, and abuse from four women during his peak fame years.
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Brand vehemently denies the allegations, insisting that all his relationships were consensual.
Brand vehemently denies the allegations, insisting that all his relationships were consensual.
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The allegations were revealed through a joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times of London, and Channel 4's "Dispatches."
The allegations were revealed through a joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times of London, and Channel 4's "Dispatches."
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One woman claims she was sexually assaulted when she was 16 during her relationship with Brand, while another alleges rape in Los Angeles in 2012.
One woman claims she was sexually assaulted when she was 16 during her relationship with Brand, while another alleges rape in Los Angeles in 2012.
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The accusers, whose identities are not disclosed, decided to come forward after being approached by reporters,
The accusers, whose identities are not disclosed, decided to come forward after being approached by reporters,
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with some citing Brand's growing prominence as an online wellness influencer as a reason for speaking out.
with some citing Brand's growing prominence as an online wellness influencer as a reason for speaking out.
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More women have reportedly contacted The Times of London with additional allegations against Brand, which will be investigated.
More women have reportedly contacted The Times of London with additional allegations against Brand, which will be investigated.
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Brand's talent agency, Tavistock Wood, severed all professional ties with him following the allegations, revealing that they were aware of them since 2020.
Brand's talent agency, Tavistock Wood, severed all professional ties with him following the allegations, revealing that they were aware of them since 2020.
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Book publisher Bluebird, responsible for Brand's publications, has paused all future publishing collaborations with him due to the serious allegations.
Book publisher Bluebird, responsible for Brand's publications, has paused all future publishing collaborations with him due to the serious allegations.
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U.K. legislator Caroline Nokes has called for criminal investigations into the allegations, emphasizing the need to hold perpetrators accountable.
U.K. legislator Caroline Nokes has called for criminal investigations into the allegations, emphasizing the need to hold perpetrators accountable.
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A women's charity, Stay Free Foundation, which Brand was associated with,
A women's charity, Stay Free Foundation, which Brand was associated with,
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terminated its association with him, prioritizing support for women affected by violence and abuse.
terminated its association with him, prioritizing support for women affected by violence and abuse.
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Despite the allegations, Brand performed a sold-out comedy show and received cheers from the audience.
Despite the allegations, Brand performed a sold-out comedy show and received cheers from the audience.
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