More women make allegations against Russell Brand
New allegations of sexual misconduct have emerged against Russell Brand following his recent criminal conviction. These claims are detailed in a new Netflix documentary and reports from The Times.
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More women have come forward to make allegations about disgraced entertainer Russell Brand, in interviews with the Times and a new Netflix documentary.
Brand was jailed earlier this week after being found guilty of one count of rape and and three of sexual assault at a trial in London.
Allegations against him first emerged after an investigation by the Times, the Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches in 2023.
The Times has now reported , external accusations of what it called sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour by a further six women, which the newspaper said could not be reported until the criminal case had ended. He has denied non-consensual sexual activity.
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