The British entertainer and conspiracy theorist has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotionally abusive and controlling behavior in a joint investigation by three British media outlets. He denies all allegations. London's Metropolitan Police is now investigating one report, and a planned U.K. tour has been postponed. Here's a look at what we know, and who is backing Brand.
How Brand went from MTV to mainstream British television, Hollywood, and YouTube conspiracies.
Russell Brand - who has been accused of sexual assault by four women, a claim that he has denied on his many social media platforms - is a comedian and broadcaster who helped shape pop culture in the late noughties. The 48-year-old, who was born in Essex, surged to fame as the host of Big Brother's …
Following the initial investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4's "Dispatches" a police investigation has been opened. This is not Brand's first brush with controversy. He was also allegedly called out for his behavior by comedian Katherine Ryan on "Roast Battle."
Brand's tour has been canceled, he is no longer able to monetize his YouTube content and the BBC is conducting an internal review.
An opinion piece from the U.K. Independent about why women don't come forward more often after they have been sexually assaulted.
One thing is certain: a large number of people who knew and worked with Russell Brand will find The Sunday Times/Channel 4 Dispatches allegations …
Donald Trump Jr., Elon Musk and Andrew Tate have stated their support for Russell Brand after the sexual assault allegations.
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