HISTORICAL FACTS: 25 | History Defined

Piers Morgan explains why he asked Russell Brand if he was a ‘sexual predator’ in 2006

Broadcaster reflected on question in wake of sexual assault and rape allegations levied against comedian

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Calls grow to reassess age of consent laws after Russell Brand allegations

Woman who alleges star sexually assaulted her when she was 16 calls for debate about staggered ages of consent

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023

Fearne Cotton deletes Russell Brand podcast episodes after ‘unfollowing’ him on Instagram

Cotton has removed all mention of the comedian from her podcast after he was accused of sexually assaulting four women, which he denies

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Russell Brand boasts about ‘planting one’ on Meghan Markle in resurfaced video

Brand and Duchess of Sussex both appeared in ‘Get Him to the Greek’ in 2010

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Jimmy Fallon tells off Russell Brand for bouncing Katharine McPhee on his lap in resurfaced clip

The interview clip resurfaced amid allegations of rape and sexual assault made against comic

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Andrew Sachs’ granddaughter speaks out on allegations against ex Russell Brand

Georgina Baillie - who was at the centre of the ‘Sachsgate’ scandal in 2008 - said Brand was ‘always very nice to her’

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Which investigations have been launched into claims against Russell Brand?

The comedian and actor has been accused of sexual assault by four women from between 2006 and 2013.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Why allegations like the ones against Russell Brand can take years to come to light

Social media is awash with conspiracy theories about a supposed ‘coordinated attack’ on Brand. But investigations into sexual assault allegations take months, if not years, of work in order to gather sufficient evidence

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

YouTube blocks Russell Brand from earning revenue after ‘violating policy’

Brand had used the channel to contest the sexual assault allegations made against him

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Russell Brand tour dates postponed as Met receives report of alleged sex assault

Brand has strongly denied the allegations, which also include claims of controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023