Russell Brand accused of sexual assault by four women
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The comedian and actor denies allegations made by five women about his behaviour over a period of seven years.

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse during a seven-year period at the height of his fame.

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    Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse during a seven-year period at the height of his fame.

    During the years covered by the allegations, Brand was a presenter for BBC Radio 2, Channel 4, and an actor in Hollywood films.

    The investigation has been published on the Sunday Times website, while the Dispatches documentary, Russell Brand - In Plain Sight, will air at 21:00 BST on Channel 4.

    Five women have made allegations against Brand as part of the investigation, Channel 4’s head of news and current affairs Louisa Compton said.

    In the video, posted on YouTube and X, formerly known as Twitter, Brand said: "Amidst this litany of astonishing, rather baroque attacks are some very serious allegations that I absolutely refute.

    After his profile surged, Brand was cast in Hollywood films such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him To The Greek and Arthur.

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