Six additional women allege sexual misconduct by Russell Brand after his conviction
Following Russell Brand's recent rape and sexual assault conviction, six more women have reported non-consensual encounters with the actor, according to a joint investigation by The Times and Sunday Times.
Six women have added their accounts of alleged sexual misconduct by Russell Brand, the 51-year-old former comedian and actor, in a joint investigation by The Times and the Sunday Times. Their statements were published after Brand was sentenced to more than ten years in prison for raping a woman and committing three sexual assaults between 2004 and 2009.
One woman said Brand continued having sex after she noticed he was not wearing a condom and asked him to stop, later receiving an apology text from him. Another recounted that during a 2007 encounter she told Brand she was in pain and asked him to stop, but he persisted, later claiming the encounter had been consensual.
The women described meeting Brand at comedy shows or other public events and said his behavior changed once they were in hotel rooms, where they felt pressured by his celebrity status. One interviewee noted a shift from an "affable, charming" demeanor to a "crude and direct" approach that included unwanted physical contact.
The Times reported that several interviewees feared they would not be believed if they came forward, echoing concerns expressed by a victim who testified at Brand's trial. That victim, who said she was anally raped in 2009, said Brand's fame, wealth and influence created a power imbalance.
Brand denied all charges during his four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court, maintaining that any sexual encounters were consensual. He was acquitted of two rape counts and one attempted indecent assault count but remains under investigation for two additional alleged rapes, including one involving a then-16-year-old.
The release of the Netflix documentary "Open Secret" coincided with the report. The film examines Brand's career and includes statements from former partners who describe him as controlling and abusive. Jordan Martin, an ex-girlfriend featured in the documentary, alleged that Brand sexually assaulted her after an argument.
CBC News has sought comment from Brand's legal representative.