Russell Brand, the renowned comedian and actor, has finally addressed the recent sexual assault allegations against him in a video posted on his social media. In the video, he thanked his supporters for standing by him during what he referred to as an “extraordinary and distressing week.”
The allegations against Brand have surfaced following an investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times, and Channel 4 Dispatches. Multiple women, including a 16-year-old schoolgirl, have accused him of sexual assault. These alleged incidents are said to have occurred between 2006 and 2013. Brand vehemently denied the allegations, asserting that his sexual relationships have always been consensual.