Written by Natasha Anderson, Caroline Graham, Peter Sheridan
February 4, 2024 09:26, Updated February 4, 2024 09:35
- Russell Brand has always vehemently denied the allegations against him.
- The comedian also claimed his relationship was “always consensual”
Russell Brand and his booking staff have been warned to consider whether it would be “appropriate” for the disgraced comedian to be interviewed about rape allegations against him.
Brand, 48, spoke to former Fox News host Tucker Carlson in an interview posted on Ta.
Home Secretary James Cleverley then suggested Starr should reconsider giving a TV interview, telling The Sun on Sunday: These are very serious accusations. ”
Brand has been questioned twice by police in connection with a total of nine charges, and a police investigation is ongoing.
He has always maintained that their relationship was consensual and has hired Prince Andrew’s “pit bull” lawyer to fight sex crimes in the United States.
Last night, he was accused of “bullying and victim shaming” by the alleged victim’s attorney for comments he made on Carlson’s show.
Brand appeared on Carlson’s How last Wednesday, and during a rambling and wide-ranging 45-minute interview, he mentioned several times the allegations he faces and the ongoing police and BBC investigations.
An investigation by The Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatchers found at least five women accused him of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse.
“I reject the allegations in the strongest possible terms,” Brand said on Carlson’s broadcast. I realize that I have placed myself in a very vulnerable position by acting in a very indiscriminate manner. ”
“An attack like this, accused of what I consider to be the most horrific crime, is extremely painful and hurtful. But there are consequences for my past foolish way of living,” he continued.
Brand described the crimes he is accused of as “horrific” and said the criticism he is facing is “a deliberate and profound attempt to silence dissent in a shockingly offensive way”. It added.
Brand is being questioned by Metropolitan Police detectives over past sexual offences.
The force announced in September that it had opened an investigation into a number of non-recent sexual assault charges, following media reports that a woman had accused Brando of a series of sexual assaults.
Brand denied his “very serious allegations” and said on his social media channels that he had never engaged in non-consensual sex. No charges have been filed in the UK.
Attorney Jordan Marson is representing a woman who filed a civil suit in New York against the star, alleging that he exposed himself to her on the set of the 2010 film Arthur and then sexually assaulted her in a bathroom. The brand was accused last night. “Victim shaming.”
Mr Marson told the Mail on Sunday that Mr Brand’s meeting with Mr Carlson would not deter his client, known as Jane Doe, from pursuing her case.
“It’s all part of the distraction, bullying and victim shaming.
“While the brand’s comments were disappointing, they do not discourage us in the slightest.
“We are very confident in this case, which is still in its early stages. There is good substantiation.
“This is a case about a woman who was sexually abused by Mr. Bland, as she alleges in her court filing.”
The actor and comedian has hired Hollywood mogul Andrew Butler to fight sex crimes in the United States.
Butler represented the Duke of York in a civil lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, who claims she was sex trafficked by pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Her case was settled in 2022 for a reported $12 million, but Prince Andrew has never accepted responsibility and has consistently and vehemently denied all charges.
The lawyer also represents actor Armie Hammer, who has been accused of rape and having “cannibalistic fantasies,” and reportedly charges clients up to $2,000 an hour for his expertise. There is.
Last night, Mr Brettler confirmed that he was representing Mr Brand, saying: “I am aware of only one US case against Mr Brand.” I am the agent of record in that case. ”
The case involves a woman known only as “Jane Doe,” who accused the comedian and actor of assaulting her on the set of the 2011 film Arthur. The lawsuit was filed in New York State Supreme Court last November.
According to her affidavit, Brando was “intoxicated on set and smelled of alcohol” on July 7, 2010, before exposing herself “in front of the cast and crew.” “He was carrying around a bottle of vodka.”
Later that day, she claimed that Bland sexually assaulted her in the bathroom while a crew member was guarding the door from the outside.
The woman is still traumatized by the alleged assault and is suing for damages, fearing her career as an actress will be in jeopardy if her name becomes public.
“People call him a pit bull, but he’s more sophisticated than that,” a lawyer who has worked with Mr Butler told the Mail on Sunday. He has a huge brain and will use any weapon in the courtroom to protect his clients. Russell Brand is in very good and very expensive hands. ”