The conclusion of Russell Brand's criminal proceedings has allowed media outlets to report on allegations from six additional women detailing aggressive and non-consensual behavior. Within the reports and the *Russell Brand: Open Secret* documentary, victims described controlling conduct and sexual abuse, including claims by Jordan Martin of property damage and physical cruelty. The public scrutiny originates from a 2023 joint media investigation that previously examined his conduct. Throughout the criminal proceedings and public reports, Brand has continually denied any non-consensual sexual activity.
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New accounts of predatory behavior and non-consensual sexual acts were aired in the Netfl…: New accounts of predatory behavior and non-consensual sexual acts were aired in the Netflix documentary *Russell Brand: Open Secret*.
Named accusers detailed severe abuse, including allegations of forced sexual encounters a…: Named accusers detailed severe abuse, including allegations of forced sexual encounters and controlling physical behavior.
Russell Brand has consistently maintained his innocence and denied engaging in any non-co…: Russell Brand has consistently maintained his innocence and denied engaging in any non-consensual sexual activity.
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More women have come forward to make allegations about disgraced entertainer Russell Brand, in interviews with the Times and a new Netflix documentary.
Brand was jailed earlier this week after being found guilty of one count of rape and and three of sexual assault at a trial in London.
Allegations against him first emerged after an investigation by the Times, the Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches in 2023.
The Times has now reported accusations of what it called sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour by a further six women, which the newspaper said could not be reported until the criminal case had ended. He has denied non-consensual sexual activity.
The Times report was published on Thursday evening, and a Netflix documentary, titled Russell Brand: Open Secret, was made available on Friday morning.
The programme included an interview with a woman referred to as Emily, not her real name, who said she was in a relationship with Brand when she was in her twenties.
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