Russell Brand Reportedly Facing Further Allegations Following Claims of Rape, Sexual Assault

WARNING: Contains graphic details of alleged sexual assault that some readers may find disturbing.

Russell Brand is reportedly at the center of new allegations.

On Monday, British newspapers Time reported that “several women” have contacted the publication since it published allegations of rape, sexual assault and abuse by multiple women on Saturday in a joint investigation with The Sunday Times and the Channel 4 current affairs show Shipments.

Government minister Caroline Nokes also urged Scotland Yard to investigate the allegations against Brand, who said on Monday that “celebrity can act as a shield”, she reported Time.

Nokes, who chairs the British Parliament’s Women and Equality Committee, added that the allegations were “incredibly shocking and criminal” and that they were “first and foremost a matter for the police”, the media added.

Russell Brand accused of raping and sexually assaulting several women, including a 16-year-old girl

Russell Brand is facing charges of rape and sexual assault.

On Monday, Scotland Yard confirmed to PEOPLE that London’s Metropolitan Police are “aware of media reports of a number of allegations of sexual abuse.”

“We have not received any reports in this regard at this time,” the statement added. “If anyone believes they have been the victim of a sexual assault, no matter how long ago it happened, we encourage them to contact the police.”

“We talked with The Sunday Times on Saturday, September 16,” the statement continued. “We will get even closer Sunday Times and Channel 4 to ensure that all victims of crime they speak to are aware of how they can report any allegations of crime to the police.”

In a separate statement, a BBC spokesperson also told PEOPLE on Monday that the corporation is “urgently looking into the issues raised” by the report.

“The documentary and related reports contained serious allegations, spanning a number of years,” added a BBC spokesman. “Russell Brand worked on BBC radio programs between 2006 and 2008 and we are urgently investigating the issues raised.”

Brand was first accused of sexual and emotional abuse by multiple women Time and Dispatches on Saturday night local time. The four women involved have so far remained anonymous – including the 16-year-old.

In the report, an unidentified woman accused Brand of raping her against a wall at his Los Angeles home in 2012. A former colleague also alleged Brand sexually assaulted her in 2013, while Brand’s ex-girlfriend Jordan Martin accused him of sexual assault and battery. .

The media reported that the incidents allegedly took place between 2006 and 2013, when the comedian hosted shows for BBC Radio 2 and Channel 4 and starred in Hollywood films.

In response, Brand said Friday that he “absolutely” denies the allegations in a video shared on social media. He added that these claims were “extremely outrageous and aggressive attacks”.

BBC, Channel 4 and Banijay, new owners Big Brother’s big mouth producers Endemol, have since reportedly opened investigations into the allegations.

Russell Brand visits SiriusXM Studios.

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“In light of the very serious allegations he made Dispatches and The Times/Sunday Times investigation relating to an alleged serious injury to Russell Brand while presenting Endemol-produced shows in 2004 and 2005, Banijay UK has launched an urgent internal investigation and will co-operate with all requests for information from broadcast partners and external agencies,” Banijay said. stated on his website.

“We encourage anyone who feels they have been affected by Brando’s behavior while working on these productions to contact us in confidence via email at [email protected] or via the anonymous link at http://speakup.banijay.com/.”

Channel 4 states in a statement per BBC news that it was also conducting its own internal investigation following the allegations and urged “anyone who is aware of such behavior to contact us directly”.

The Telegraph reported that the newspaper “removed all content featuring Russell Brand” during the investigation.

Russell Brand signs copies of his new book, “Recovery: Freedom From Our Addictions.”

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Trevi Women and Children’s Charity UK, which Brand worked with although his foundation Stay Free, also cut ties with the comedian following the allegations.

“Russell became aware of our charity 2022 after hearing about some of the amazing mothers we’ve helped get off drugs over the years. He wanted to support our cause and raise money through his foundation Stay Free,” the charity announced via Instagram.

“Today’s media revelations have been difficult to process, but our priority remains and continues to be the safety and well-being of all women and girls now and in the future,” the statement continued. “We have terminated our cooperation with Russell Brand and the Stay Free Foundation.”

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“As a charity whose values ​​put women’s voices at the heart of what we do, we always prioritize supporting women affected by violence and abuse and empowering them to live free from violence or fear,” the charity concluded.

In a further development, Brando’s literary agent Tavistock Wood also confirmed to PEOPLE that he will no longer represent him.

“Russell Brand categorically and vehemently denied the allegations made in 2020, but we now believe that he has misled us terribly. Tavistock Wood has severed all professional ties with Brand,” the company said in a written statement.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go to rainn.org.

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