Key takeaways:
- Russell Brand is denying allegations of rape, sexual assault and abusive behavior following a joint investigation by multiple United Kingdom-based news outlets.
- The investigation includes allegations from four women who say that Brand assaulted them.
- Brand has denied all accusations and has been vocal about his opposition to sexual assault and has spoken out against the mistreatment of women in the past.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand is denying allegations of rape, sexual assault and abusive behavior following a joint investigation by multiple United Kingdom-based news outlets.
In a video posted to his social media accounts, Brand denied the allegations and said his relationships have all been consensual. He said he received “extremely disturbing” communications from a mainstream TV company and a newspaper “listing a litany of extremely egregious and aggressive attacks.”
The investigation, conducted by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 Dispatches, includes allegations from four women who say that Brand assaulted them. Channel 4 also released a trailer for its upcoming special on the investigation, slated to air Saturday night.
Brand has been vocal about his opposition to sexual assault and has spoken out against the mistreatment of women in the past. He has also been an advocate for victims of sexual assault, and has called for more support for survivors.
The allegations against Brand have yet to be proven, and he has denied all accusations. It remains to be seen how the investigation will unfold and what the outcome will be.
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