Russell Brand: Six more women accuse comedian of misconduct, UK media reports
Six additional women have come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against Russell Brand. These new claims follow his recent criminal conviction and sentencing for previous sexual assault charges.
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shares Share article At least six more women have accused disgraced comedian and actor Russell Brand of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour, according to The Times.
Among the new allegations levelled against the 51-year-old, Brand is accused of having sex with a woman without her consent and apologising afterwards, reports The Times .
Russell Brand is facing further claims of sexual misconduct. Getty
The newspapers also alleged Brand continued having sex with another woman after she asked him to stop because he was hurting her.
The fresh claims come after the disgraced actor and comedian was jailed for 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assaults.
A jury of eight men and four women found him guilty of attacking four of six accusers on allegations dating back to 2004.
He was cleared of two counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault.
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