London, Thanasis Gavos

The revelation of the allegations against the famous British actor and internet star has sparked complaints from more women, urgent investigations by the broadcasters he has worked with and an appeal by the Metropolitan Police for victims to come forward. Russell Brand on rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse by four women.

The revelation was made by the newspapers Times and Sunday Times and Channel 4 investigative TV show Dispatches after nearly three years of research and interviews with hundreds of sources.

The incidents are reported to have occurred between 2006 and 2013, period when the actor worked for Channel 4, the BBC, but also in Hollywood productions with a leading role.

One of the four women alleges that Brad raped her at his home in Los Angeles. The complainant has even presented the Times with medical documents showing that she received treatment the same day at a rape center.

The second complainant says the actor assaulted her when she was still 16 and he was 30, during a three-month relationship in which Brad was manipulative and also emotionally abusive. She has reported that one time Brad almost choked her with his mole, forcing her to punch him in the stomach.

A third woman complains sexually assaulted while they were working together in Los Angeles, and that Russell Brand threatened her with legal action if she told anyone about the incident.

The fourth complainant she also described physical as well as emotional abuse from the British star.

The four women do not know each other, according to the Times.

Brad himself, in a video he had posted online a few hours before the original publication, has denied all the accusations.

Over the weekend the Times received more complaints from other women, which the paper plans to thoroughly investigate.

Reacting to the revelations, the Metropolitan Police said it encouraged victims of sexual assault to contact the authorities.

Meanwhile, Channel 4 and production company Banijay UK have launched an investigation into what was known about Brad’s behavior while working with him on Britain’s Big Brother, while the BBC said it was urgently investigating the issues raised. . The 48-year-old actor worked for BBC radio from 2006-2008.

In addition, charities with which the actor has a relationship are ceasing cooperation with him, and a competent parliamentary committee has announced that it will closely monitor the case.

Russell Brand started as a stand-up comedian, developed into a top TV and radio host, went on to become a Hollywood actor, and most recently is a well-being guru and alternative internet influencer with millions of followers.

During his career he was known for his flamboyance which often led to embarrassing situations and he has made no secret of his addiction to sex.