Russell Brand Suspected of Attacking at Least 10 More Women

Metropolitan Police are investigating at least 10 additional women who may have been victims of Russell Brand, as the disgraced comedian and actor awaits sentencing for rape and sexual assault.

Brand was convicted on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault by a jury at London's Southwark Crown Court. The offenses occurred between 1999 and 2004. He was acquitted on two other rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault. The lead detective in the case described Brand as a "predator" and indicated that "our work's not done," suggesting that more individuals may be encouraged to speak out.

In the wake of the conviction, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has called for the case to serve as a "wake-up call" to the media industry and beyond, highlighting concerns over how Brand's behavior was tolerated for years. The context of "lad culture" in the 2000s has also been cited as a backdrop that may have allowed Brand to "hide in plain sight."

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  2. Russell Brand rape conviction must be ‘wake-up call’, says culture secretary — The Guardian World,
  3. Katherine Ryan Called Russell Brand a ‘Sexual Predator’ on Comedy Central in 2018. She’s Feeling ‘Grief and Relief’ After Brand Convicted of Rape — Variety,
  4. Katherine Ryan Feeling “Grief & Relief” Over Russell Brand Conviction After Calling Him A “Sexual Predator” On Comedy Central’s ‘Roast Battle’ — Deadline,
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  10. Bear Grylls Speaks Out After Getting Heat For Baptizing Russell Brand: “It Is Right That Justice Has Been Served” — Deadline,
  11. Met chief says he wouldn't be surprised if more allegations made about Brand after rape conviction — BBC Entertainment & Arts,
  12. Russell Brand’s Marriage to Katy Perry Blocked From Being Mentioned by Prosecution in Rape Trial — Variety,
  13. Producer Accused of ‘Laughing’ During Russell Brand Assault ‘Steps Back’ From Head of Comedy Role — Variety,
  14. Russell Brand Trial: Katy Perry Omitted By Prosecutors — Deadline,
  15. British Comedy Producer Who “Laughed” During Russell Brand Assault Dropped From BBC & Apple Shows — Deadline,
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  21. Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say — BBC World,
  22. Misogyny and sexism of Russell Brand case have not gone away, say TV insiders — The Guardian World,
  23. The Russell Brand I saw in court was not the flamboyant character most people will know — BBC Entertainment & Arts,
  24. Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault — The Guardian World,
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