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U.K. Police start probe into Russell Brand’s sexual misconduct claims.


Russell Brand. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

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.⁢

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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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