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2007 recording shows Russell Brand suggesting sexualised party to 15-year-old caller
A 2007 recording shows Russell Brand suggesting that a 15-year-old radio caller hold a 16th birthday party themed around “legal sex”. The clip has resurfaced as scrutiny grows over how broadcasters handled complaints and allegations about Brand’s behaviour during his career.
The article says eight complaints were made about his conduct, including two during his time at the BBC between 2006 and 2008; an internal review found no action was taken. Brand has been found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. Broadcasters are expected to face further questions about their oversight, while detectives said there was insufficient evidence to charge people they considered may have enabled his crimes.
In short
- A 2007 clip captures Brand’s remarks to a 15-year-old caller.
- An internal BBC review found no action followed eight complaints.
- Brand has been found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Moment Russell Brand told 15-year-old girl she should have a sex-themed 16th birthday party years before he was convicted of rape”.