Police in London have received an allegation of sexual assault that predates by three years allegations made against Brand in media reports.
The Metropolitan Police in London said on Monday they had received an allegation of sexual assault following media reports about comedian and actor Russell Brand.documentary program accused Brand of sexual offences, including rape, between 2006 and 2013.
“Officers are in contact with the woman and will be providing her with support,” the Met said in a statement.on Saturday, September 16 and have since made further approaches to theand Channel 4 to ensure that anyone who believes they have been the victim of a sexual offence is aware of how to report this to the police.
Victims and the media also have to take account of Britain’s claimant-friendly libel laws, which put the burden of proof on those making allegations.In recent years, Brand has largely disappeared from mainstream media but has built up a large following online with videos mixing wellness and conspiracy theories.
Ellie Tomsett, a senior lecturer in media and communications at Birmingham City University who studies Britain’s standup circuit, said Brand was a product of a live comedy scene that was riddled with misogyny – and still is, despite progress made by women and others to diversify the comic landscape.
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