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Comedian, actor Russell Brand denies sexual assault claims by 3 UK news outlets

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The women who made the allegations said that they only felt ready to tell their stories after being approached by reporters, with some citing Brand's newfound prominence as an online wellness influencer.

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  1. NBC News

    Russell Brand denies sexual assault allegations against him (opens NBC News)

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    One of the women alleges she had a three-month relationship with Brand when she was 16, according to The Times. Although that is the age of consent in the United Kingdom, she claims Brand groomed and raped her.

  2. Fox32 Chicago

    Russell Brand accused of sexual assault as published in 3 UK reports (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Russell Brand is facing multiple accusations of sexual assault and abuse based on allegations from four women who knew him over a seven-year period at the height of his fame.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Actor Russell Brand accused of rape in London Times expose (opens The Boston Globe)

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    British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape and sexual assault.

  4. Wyoming Public Media

    British media report rape and emotional abuse allegations against Russell Brand (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    The British entertainer denies the allegations, put forward in a join investigation by the the U.K.'s Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4.

  5. CBS News

    Russell Brand accused of sexual assault, emotional abuse; comedian denies allegations (opens CBS News)

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    The allegations against Russell Brand were made by four women who knew him over a seven-year period, according to British news organizations.

  6. The Daily Caller

    Russell Brand Denies ‘Very Serious Allegations’ Ahead Of Upcoming Show (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Former actor turned popular progressive podcaster Russell Brand released a video Friday afternoon vehemently denying what he called "very serious accusations."

  7. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Comedian Russell Brand denies allegations of sexual assault (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    LONDON >> Three British news organizations reported Saturday that comedian and social influencer Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and abuse based on allegations from four women who knew him over a seven-year period at the height of his fame.

  8. The Hollywood Reporter

    Russell Brand Accused of Rape, Sexual Assault During Height of His Fame (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The comedian and actor preemptively denied the allegations in a video posted to his social media accounts on Friday.

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  11. Fox News

    Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual abuse of 4 women; comedian denies 'serious criminal allegations' (opens Fox News)

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    Comedian Russell Brand has denied all sexual assault allegations against him, which were made public in a Sunday Times report released on Saturday afternoon.

  12. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Comedian Russell Brand denies allegations of sexual assault published by three UK news organizations (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Three British news organizations reported Saturday that comedian and social influencer Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and abuse based on allegations from four women who knew him over a seven-year period at the height of his fame.

  13. Avclub

    Russell Brand accused of rape by multiple women, denies allegations (opens Avclub)

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    Four women have come forward in a new report accusing entertainment personality Russell Brand of sexual assault

  14. Entertainment Weekly

    Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assaults, and emotional abuse (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Russell Brand is being accused of rape, sexual assaults, and emotional abuse by four women. He has denied the allegations in a YouTube video.

  15. Washington Post

    Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assault and abuse by four women (opens Washington Post)

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    Four women have accused Russell Brand of rape, sexual assault and abuse, according to an investigation from the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4 Dispatches.

  16. Deadline

    Russell Brand Preemptively Denies “Astonishing” Criminal Allegations Set To Be Published In UK (opens Deadline)

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    Russell Brand has published a video across his social media channels in which he preemptively denies a “litany” of allegations about unspecified criminal behavior at the height of his c…

  17. Rolling Stone

    Russell Brand Accused of Rape, Sexual Assault in New Report (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Actor-comedian preemptively and “absolutely” refuted allegations – including a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl – ahead of joint investigation by The Times UK and…

  18. ABC 7 Chicago

    Comedian, actor Russell Brand denies sexual assault claims by 3 UK news outlets (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    The women who made the allegations said that they only felt ready to tell their stories after being approached by reporters, with some citing Brand's newfound prominence as an online wellness influencer.

  19. New York Times

    Russell Brand Denies Accusations of ‘Egregious’ Sexual Assaults (opens New York Times)

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    Three British media outlets published an investigation in which four women accused him of sexual assault in a series of incidents between 2006 and 2013.

  20. WMUR

    4 women accuse Russell Brand of sexual assault in UK publications; Brand issues denial (opens WMUR)

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    Four women were quoted in British publications accusing Russell Brand of sexual assault. He is denying the allegations.

  21. KYMA Yuma

    Russell Brand, British comedian, accused of sexual assault (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    The British comedian has denied allegations of sexual assault against him that were published Saturday as a result of a joint investigation by The Times of London, The Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches.

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