Russell Brand, the disgraced comedian currently serving a prison sentence for rape and sexual assault, is facing fresh allegations of sexual misconduct from six more women, according to a report.
The new claims have emerged in an investigation by The Times and Sunday Times, following Brand's conviction and sentencing this week. Brand, 51, was sentenced to ten-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
Details of the New Allegations
Among the latest claims is that Brand had sex with a woman without her consent before allegedly apologising to her afterwards. Another woman has accused him of continuing to have sex with her despite her asking him to stop because she was in pain.
According to The Times, Brand allegedly attempted to coerce the woman into a lavatory during an incident in 2015, when he was married to Laura Gallacher. He is alleged to have subsequently told her: "Tonight was consensual. Nobody did anything they didn't want to do."
Context of the Claims
The allegations could not be reported while Brand's criminal trial was ongoing, to avoid potentially prejudicing the proceedings. The six women are understood to have contacted journalists following the joint investigation by The Times and Channel 4's Dispatches in September 2023, which prompted further allegations against the comedian to emerge.
Half of the latest group of women are said to have attended Brand's comedy shows or gigs, where he allegedly used his celebrity status to approach women. Some of the complainants reportedly felt unable to go to the police but decided to speak out after other women came forward.
Brand's Conviction and Aftermath
Brand has previously denied wrongdoing, insisting that his relationships were consensual. He is just days into his prison sentence after being convicted of raping a fan and sexually assaulting three women who worked in television and radio in the early 2000s.
As he was jailed at Southwark Crown Court, Brand was criticised by the judge for his "staggering arrogance". Brand showed little emotion as the sentence was delivered, remaining expressionless throughout. As he was escorted from the courtroom, he briefly paused to mouth "I love you" to his wife, Laura Gallacher. Laura kept her eyes fixed on the floor as the judge delivered his sentencing remarks, occasionally stealing a glance at her husband in the dock.
Since his sentencing, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed they are assessing new information about potential criminal allegations against Brand from "several people". A spokesman said: "Several people have contacted the investigation team during and since the trial to provide information or report a potential criminal allegation. Detectives are assessing this information as part of their ongoing enquiries."
