Russell Brand suspected to have attacked at least 10 other women
Metropolitan Police are investigating at least 10 additional potential victims of Russell Brand following his conviction for sexual offenses. Authorities anticipate that more victims may come forward as the investigation into his past conduct continues.
Why it matters
The expansion of this investigation highlights the systemic nature of the allegations against Brand and the ongoing legal response to high-profile sexual abuse cases.
Russell Brand faces the growing prospect of a fresh trial over further allegations. Russell Brand faces the growing prospect of a fresh trial over further allegations. Russell Brand Russell Brand suspected to have attacked at least 10 other women Met police chief says ‘many more’ victims could come forward, as actor and comedian awaits sentencing
Prefer the Guardian on Google Police are bracing themselves for more victims of Russell Brand to come forward, with at least 10 more women suspected of having been attacked by the disgraced star.
Brand, 51, will be sentenced on Monday to what is expected to be a lengthy jail sentence for rape and sexual assaults after he abused his fame to become a “predator” targeting women, and got away with it for years.
The fallout from Brand’s case saw the government pledge to examine calls to crack down on “rape myths” in trials.
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