Russell Brand is facing further police scrutiny after at least eight additional women came forward with allegations of sexual abuse and predatory behaviour, according to reports.
The 51-year-old former comedian, who was sentenced to ten-and-a-half years in prison for rape and three counts of sexual assault, could face another trial if investigators establish sufficient evidence to bring further charges.
Detectives are reviewing information provided by more than six new complainants following Brand’s conviction last week. Police are also completing evidence files involving allegations from two other women before submitting them to the Crown Prosecution Service. One of those allegations concerns the alleged rape of a 16-year-old.
Former Girlfriend Makes Further Allegations
Additional allegations have emerged from former girlfriend Jordan Martin, who spoke about her relationship with Brand in a new Netflix documentary.
Martin alleged that Brand sexually assaulted her during an episode of jealousy and subjected her to controlling behaviour. She said she was 26 at the time and had recently separated from her husband, leaving her in what she described as a vulnerable position.
She also claimed Brand repeatedly demanded that she brush her teeth because he wanted her to taste unfamiliar. According to Martin, the demands continued until her gums began bleeding.
“He wanted me to taste anonymous. He didn’t want me to be familiar to him,” she said, describing how Brand stood over her while she continued brushing.
Martin also recalled an incident at a hotel in the United Kingdom after she spoke to a former partner about collecting his belongings. She alleged that Brand took her phone and broke it into pieces after discovering who she had contacted.
She said she retrieved the damaged phone and moved into another room. Martin further alleged that Brand later entered the room, put his hand inside the front of her jeans and inserted a finger before leaving without speaking.
On another occasion, she claimed Brand criticised her clothing, describing it as attention-seeking, and accused her of flirting with members of a film crew in Hawaii. Martin said she had accompanied him to the film set because she wanted to prevent him from approaching other people.
Six Women Share Allegations With The Times
Six other women have made allegations against Brand in accounts published by The Times, with their identities withheld.
One woman, identified by the pseudonym Alex, said she first met Brand during a professional meeting at his London home in the late 2000s. She was in her 30s and described how he initially presented himself as affectionate and needy before they entered an intermittent relationship.
Alex alleged that his conduct later became increasingly controlling. She claimed that on one occasion he continued having sex with her after she asked him to stop because he was not wearing a condom.
She said Brand ignored her objections and continued despite her attempts to move away. Alex added that she did not physically resist because she was afraid of how he might respond.
According to her account, Brand later apologised in person and through text messages.
Another Woman Says Brand Ignored Her Requests to Stop
A woman identified as Vicky alleged that Brand continued having sex with her despite repeatedly asking him to stop because she was experiencing pain.
Vicky said she first encountered the comedian after attending one of his performances in 2007, when she was 19. She claimed he singled her out from the audience, after which they began a sexual relationship.
She alleged that their encounters became increasingly degrading and described their final meeting at his rented accommodation.
According to Vicky, Brand began having sex with her on a sofa despite her objections. She said she repeatedly told him that she was in pain and asked him to stop, but he continued.
Vicky also alleged that Brand told her to be louder so that another woman could hear. She claimed a woman subsequently came out of a bedroom and performed a sexual act on him.
After the encounter, Vicky said Brand told her that what had happened was consensual and that nobody had done anything against their wishes.
She described the experience as deeply distressing and said it changed her memory of what had initially been an exciting encounter with the comedian.
Further Claims Include Assaults and Attempts to Force Women Into a Toilet
Other allegations reported by The Times include claims that Brand grabbed one woman by the throat and sexually assaulted her in a hotel room.
Another woman alleged that he attempted to pull her into a disabled toilet at a London venue in 2015. At the time, Brand was in a relationship with his now-wife, Laura Brand.
Three of the six women reportedly said Brand approached them at his own performances. They alleged that he singled out female audience members and arranged for people in his entourage to obtain their telephone numbers.
Some of the women said they had not felt able to report their experiences to police. One of the six reportedly made a complaint, but it did not result in criminal charges.
The Times also reported that five women had described being made to brush their teeth by Brand. Those accounts include the woman whose rape was among the offences for which he was convicted.
Brand’s Previous Conviction and Denial of Wrongdoing
Brand was sentenced to ten-and-a-half years in prison on Monday after being found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
He has previously denied wrongdoing and maintained that his sexual relationships were consensual.
The latest allegations are separate from the offences covered by his recent conviction. Police are assessing the new information, while prosecutors are expected to consider the evidence in the files concerning two additional complainants.
Supporters Launch Campaign Following Prison Sentence
Brand’s supporters have organised a petition calling for his release, which has attracted more than 17,000 signatures.
His account on X was suspended the day after his sentencing but was later restored. Supporters credited the platform’s owner, Elon Musk, with its reinstatement.
Several hours after the account returned, a video featuring US commentator Matt Walsh was posted on Brand’s page. In the clip, Walsh promoted a theory that Brand’s prison sentence was politically motivated and intended to silence him following his criticism of the political left and comments about Covid.
Police investigations into the additional allegations remain ongoing.
