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Convicted rapist Russell Brand is accused of sexual misconduct by six more women as they share grim new allegations against comedian
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Six more women have accused Russell Brand of sexual misconduct in accounts published by The Times, including allegations that he continued having sex after being asked to stop and that he used force. The new claims add to scrutiny of the comedian, who was recently convicted of rape and sexual assault.
The women describe alleged incidents from 2005 to 2013, involving encounters in hotels, a workplace and other settings. Brand was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault; he denied the earlier allegations and pleaded not guilty. He has not responded to the latest claims.
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In short
- Six more women have alleged sexual misconduct by Russell Brand.
- Their accounts describe incidents between 2005 and 2013.
- Brand is serving a 10-year sentence after rape and sexual assault convictions.
How this story developed
- 11 minutes ago Six more women have accused Russell Brand of sexual misconduct in accounts published by The Times, including allegations that he continued having sex after being asked to stop and that he used force.
- 2 hours ago Six more women have accused Russell Brand of sexual misconduct, according to a report published by The Times.
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Explained simply
Russell Brand is a British comedian and actor who became widely known through television, radio and stand-up. His career has also faced scrutiny over allegations of sexual misconduct.
Rape and sexual assault are criminal offences, and a conviction is a finding by a court in a specific case. Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault and sentenced to 10 years in prison; he denied the earlier allegations and pleaded not guilty. The newer claims are separate allegations, and an allegation is not itself a court finding.
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