Russel Brand has spoken publicly for the first time about sexual assault allegations against him. Source: Eva Rinaldi, Wikimedia Commons
On Friday, British comedian and actor Russel Brand spoke publicly for the first time about his “extraordinary and distressing week” after assault allegations against him.
“Obviously it’s been an extraordinary and distressing week and I thank you very much for your support and for questioning the information you are being presented with,” Brand said in a video posted on his YouTube channel.
“I need your support now more than ever, more than I ever imagined I would.”
Brand did not comment on the investigations by The Times, Sunday Times, and Channel 4 television, where a number of women made claims of sexual assault and abuse against him.
Brand has accused the UK government of asking tech companies to take action against him.
Brand said the allegations were “deep state and corporate collusion” and “media corruption and censorship.”
Last week, in a video, Brand denied the allegations against him, which allegedly took place between 2006 and 2013, saying that his relationships had always been “consensual.”
The official spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the allegations were “very serious and concerning, adding that Sunak “has been clear there should never be any space for harassment, regardless of where it is found.”
Since these allegations, Brand’s publisher Bluebird has announced that publishing with the comedian has been put on hold, and YouTube has also demonetised Brand’s platform.
