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Russell Brand admits ‘distressing week’ and floats media conspiracy over sex assault allegations

Comedian has strongly denied the allegations made against him

The Independent UK

Russell Brand thanks ‘questioning’ supporters following week of sex allegations

Brand has strongly denied allegations of rape and sexual assault made by four women in an investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Dispatches.

The Independent UK

Russell Brand says past week has been ‘extraordinary and distressing’ since allegations of sexual assault and rape

Russell Brand has thanked supporters for “questioning the information you are being presented with” and described the week since allegations of sexual assault were made against him as “extraordinary and distressing”.

Evening Standard

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Are #MeToo Allegations Speech on "Matters of Public Concern"?

The Minnesota Supreme Court says "sometimes," and splits 4-3 in favor of a particular allegation being on matters of public concern.

Reason

Sexual abuse is a MAGA selling point

The quickest way to be a hero to Donald Trump fanboys? Face multiple, credible sexual assault allegations

Salon

Former fashion mogul pleads not guilty in Canadian sex-assault trial

Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him in his Toronto sexual assault case, as jury selection for his trial gets underway

The Independent UK

Olympic bobsleigh medalist Aja Evans sues team doctor alleging sexual assault

Olympic bobsleigh medalist Aja Evans filed a lawsuit on Wednesday alleging sexual abuse by a chiropractor on Team USA’s medical staff over the course of a decade

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Banned New Zealand Olympic runner arrested in Kenya over sexual assault and weapon allegations

Police say banned New Zealand Olympic runner Zane Robertson has been arrested at his home in Kenya over allegations of sexual assault and possession of an unlicensed AK-47 assault rifle

The Independent UK

Most rape and sexual assault survivors say mental health worsened by police, report reveals

One survivor said they are ‘more afraid of the police than being raped again’

Evening Standard

‘Jimmy Savile police unit’ working with Met on Russell Brand allegations

The comedian is accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013

The Independent UK

Russell Brand allegations are leading to renewed scrutiny of the endemic bullying and harassment in the TV industry

The presenter, comedian and actor Russell Brand is at the centre of a joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches, which has reported allegations of abuse made against him by four women, which include emotional abuse, sexual assault and rape. Brand has denied these allegations,…

The Conversation

Russell Brand’s prank call to rape helpline in 2008

The incident has attracted renewed attention following sexual assault allegations made against the comedian

The Independent UK

Russell Brand news – latest: Comedian ‘exposed himself to woman then laughed about it on BBC radio’

Brand vehemently denies accusations of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse

The Independent UK

Piers Morgan explains why he asked Russell Brand if he was a ‘sexual predator’ in 2006

Broadcaster reflected on question in wake of sexual assault and rape allegations levied against comedian

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Three-quarters of rape and sexual assault survivors’ mental health harmed by police investigation

Exclusive: One survivor attempted suicide twice as she struggled with poor police communication, adding: ‘They have your life in their hands’

The Conversation

Russell Brand: why it is so difficult for people to come forward with sexual assault allegations

When writer E. Jean Carroll was asked why she finally went public – after more than 25 years – to accuse then US president Donald Trump of sexual assault, her response was something that countless others have thought: “Think of how many women have come forward and nothing happens.”

Evening Standard

Russell Brand dropped by festival over sexual assault allegations

Russell Brand has been dropped as speaker at Wanderlust Festival in Australia over sex attack claims

The Independent UK

Piers Morgan explains why he asked Russell Brand if he was a ‘sexual predator’ in 2006

Broadcaster reflected on question in wake of sexual assault and rape allegations levied against comedian

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The Independent UK

Russell Brand’s prank call to rape helpline in 2008

The incident has attracted renewed attention following sexual assault allegations made against the comedian

Evening Standard

Serving Met Police officer charged with sexual assault

Sergeant Robert Bradley will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday

Newcastle Herald

The Hunter towns with high sexual assault rates

Violence and sexual assaults are on the rise in the region.

The Independent UK

Why allegations like the ones against Russell Brand can take years to come to light

Social media is awash with conspiracy theories about a supposed ‘coordinated attack’ on Brand. But investigations into sexual assault allegations take months, if not years, of work in order to gather sufficient evidence

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I Keep Seeing These Two Disturbing Comments Defending Russell Brand And I’m Fkn Sick Of It

It's comments like this that make it harder for victims to speak up.

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Actress Slams Media For Resurfacing Russell Brand Clip From 2013, Says It Was ‘Harmless’

Katharine McPhee has slammed media for resurfacing a decade-old video of her sitting on Russell Brand's lap amid sexual assault allegations.

The Independent UK

Sean Lock said he ‘hates’ Russell Brand and ‘fears’ his daughters ‘will take someone like him home’ in resurfaced clip

Panel show clip has circulated on Twitter after allegations of rape and sexual assault were made against the ‘Russell Brand Show’ presenter

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