The alleged sexual assaults reportedly took place between 2006 and 2013, during the height of Brand’s prominence as a radio host and movie star.
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Actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse by four women, allegations revealed by a joint investigation by major British news outlets Saturday that Brand strongly denied in a video Friday.Key Facts
The allegations, reported by —a publicly owned broadcast TV channel—and British newspapers The Times and The Sunday Times, include accusations from four women, one of whom accused Brand of raping her against a wall in his Los Angeles home before being treated at a rape crisis center the same day, according to medical records cited by The Times.
Another woman alleged Brand sexually assaulted her at the age of 16, accusing the actor of a months-long emotionally abusive relationship, the report said.
Two other women claimed Brand sexually assaulted them, with one alleging he threatened legal action if she told anyone about her allegation.
