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Russell Brand faces new rape investigation

First reported Oct 30, 11:10 AM ET · Latest Nov 5, 10:44 AM ET · Explainer updated Nov 5, 11:30 AM ET

Where things stand

Russell Brand is under police investigation for two additional rape complaints, police said, with Det Supt Andy Furphy urging any other potential victims to find “courage” and “confidence” from the guilty verdicts. The development follows a recent trial in which a jury was asked to reach a unanimous decision on three rape counts, three sexual‑assault counts and one attempted indecent‑assault count, all of which Brand denies.

Continuum

Facts

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Timeline

What changed: Police have opened an investigation into two new rape allegations against Brand.

Every report, newest first

  1. Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say — BBC News

    Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts.

  2. Russell Brand Treated Consent as “an Obstacle to Remove or Ignore,” Prosecution Tells Jury in Rape Trial’s Closing Arguments — The Hollywood Reporter

    The judge will only accept a unanimous verdict on three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault — all of which Brand denies.

Questions

  • It remains unclear whether the new investigation will lead to further charges, what evidence is being examined, and how it may affect the ongoing trial. Open

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More: background

Brand has been on trial for multiple serious sexual‑offence charges, including three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault. A unanimous jury verdict is required for each charge, and Brand has maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings.

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