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Russel Brand hit with more sexual misconduct allegations by SIX other women after being jailed
Six more women have made allegations of sexual misconduct against Russell Brand, including rape, following his conviction last week for rape and sexual assault. The claims add to scrutiny of the comedian and actor, while police have said several people contacted them during his trial.
The allegations, reported after restrictions on publication ended with the trial, include claims that Brand had sex without consent and continued after being asked to stop. Three women say they were targeted at his comedy shows. Brand did not respond to the latest claims when approached by The Times; he has previously denied wrongdoing and said his relationships were consensual. The supplied article says he was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison.
In short
- Six more women have alleged sexual misconduct by Russell Brand.
- Claims include sex without consent and ignoring requests to stop.
- Brand has previously denied wrongdoing and said relationships were consensual.
Explained simply
Russell Brand is a British comedian and actor who became widely known through television, film and stand-up comedy. His public profile and work in entertainment have made allegations about his conduct a subject of wider public attention.
Sexual misconduct allegations concern behaviour such as sexual contact without consent. In this case, the claims are linked to women who say they encountered Brand in different settings, including at comedy shows; he has previously denied wrongdoing and said his relationships were consensual.
The case involves the criminal justice system as well as public scrutiny of how allegations are reported and investigated. A conviction relates to specific offences decided in court, while other allegations require separate assessment and should not be treated as proven.