U.K. Police start probe into Russell Brand’s sexual misconduct claims.
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
12:19 PM – Monday, September 25, 2023
Reports have emerged accusing actor and comedian Russell Brand of multiple sexual assaults, prompting British authorities to launch an official inquiry into the allegations.
The women accusing Brand, 48, have alleged sexual offenses, including rape, that occurred between 2006 and 2013, according to the Sunday Times newspaper and the documentary “Dispatches” on Channel 4 TV.
Brand has vehemently denied these “very serious criminal allegations,” stating on his social media accounts that he has never engaged in non-consensual sex.
“Following an investigation by Channel 4’s Dispatches and The Sunday Times, the Met has received a number of allegations of sexual offenses in London,” London’s Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
“We have also received a number of allegations of sexual offenses committed elsewhere in the country and will investigate these.”
The police have not disclosed the specific details of the offenses or the number of incidents under investigation.
However, they did reveal that a claim of sexual assault allegedly occurring in central London’s Soho in 2003 has been received in response to the allegations.
“We continue to encourage anyone who believes they may have been a victim of a sexual offense, no matter how long ago it was, to contact us,” said Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, who is leading the investigation.
Since the initial charges were made public, the British media has reported additional claims by several women alleging inappropriate behavior by Brand, who was previously married to American singer Katy Perry and was a prominent comedian and broadcaster in the U.K.
As a result, Brand’s stand-up tour has been canceled, and YouTube has demonetized his video channel.
During his weekly show on the Canadian online video platform Rumble, where he has 1.6 million followers, Brand expressed his belief that “big tech,” authorities, and mainstream media are trying to silence alternative viewpoints.
In recent years, Brand has shifted from his previous left-leaning comedic stance to a more conservative, anti-government position, expressing skepticism towards COVID-19 vaccines, criticizing Democrat politicians, condemning globalism, and advocating against a cashless society supported by digital currency.
Many online users speculate that the timing of these allegations and actions by big tech companies is an attempt to silence Brand and his “controversial” public views.
Brand’s YouTube page currently has 6.65 million subscribers.
“I now, in particular, have a new experience on the way that the media and the state can cooperate and corroborate one another’s narratives and stories,” he said.
“I am beginning to sense that if you publicly question important stories that are agenda-led like, for example, the war in Ukraine or the response to the COVID pandemic then it appears there is some significant heft behind controlling those narrative spaces,” Brand continued.
Rumble, unlike YouTube, has refused to prevent Brand from monetizing his content despite requests from U.K. legislators.
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How can we strike a balance between supporting survivors and ensuring a fair process for the accused when dealing with allegations of sexual assault?
That there is a coordinated effort to marginalize and silence dissenting voices.”
Brand’s case has once again sparked a debate about the credibility of sexual assault allegations and the power dynamics at play in celebrity cases.
While it is crucial to take all allegations seriously and conduct a thorough investigation, it is equally important to remember the principle of “innocent until proven guilty.”
“We have to strike a balance between believing and supporting survivors and ensuring a fair process for the accused,” said Laura Bates, founder of the Everyday Sexism Project.
Brand is not the first public figure to face such allegations, and he certainly won’t be the last. However, each case deserves careful examination and judgment based on facts and evidence, not mere speculation or personal bias.
The outcome of the official inquiry will determine whether the allegations against Brand hold merit and warrant legal consequences.
In the meantime, it is crucial to provide support to survivors of sexual assault and promote a culture of consent and respect for all individuals.
Regardless of the outcome, this case serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight against sexual violence and the importance of creating safe spaces for survivors to come forward and seek justice.
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