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Six more women accuse Russell Brand of misconduct, according to a Times report

The new accounts follow Brand's prison sentence for rape and sexual assault; he has previously denied wrongdoing.

The short version

  • The Times and The Sunday Times report six more women accuse Russell Brand of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour.[The Guardian · Variety]
  • The accounts follow Brand's sentence of more than 10 years for rape and sexual assault convictions.[The Guardian]
  • Brand's lawyer reportedly did not respond to the allegations, and Brand has previously denied wrongdoing.[The Guardian · Variety]

Key facts

  • Six more women have accused Russell Brand of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour, according to a Times and Sunday Times investigation.[The Guardian · Variety]
  • Brand was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison after being convicted of raping a 21-year-old fan and sexually assaulting three women.[The Guardian]
  • Brand received a prison sentence of 10 and a half years.[Variety]
  • Brand's lawyer reportedly raised the possibility of injunctive relief and did not respond to the allegations, even after being granted more time.[The Guardian · Variety]
  • Brand has previously denied wrongdoing and said all his relationships were consensual.[The Guardian · Variety]

What remains uncertain

  • The new allegations are unproven and have not been tested in court; they rest on the newspapers' reporting.[The Guardian · Variety]

Sources

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