Russel Brand news — TV presenter faces new abuse allegations as ‘rape victim’ speaks out over fears for women’s safety

RUSSEL Brand is facing a new raft of allegations after he was accused of rape, sexual assault and abuse by multiple women in a bombshell investigation.

In the wake of shocking claims made this weekend, more alleged victims have contacted The Sunday Times with more accusations against the TV presenter.

Both the BBC and Channel 4 have now launched an urgent probe into the allegations, with the Met Police urging any further potential victims to come forward.

One of the alleged victims, known as “Nadia”, revealed that she broke her silence after becoming sickened by the comic’s new status as a wellness influencer with millions of followers, telling the newspaper: “I don’t feel like a victim now. I feel like a survivor – I’m glad I’m on the other side of it. I’m stronger. At the time, I was so depleted of everything that I thought I was worth nothing.

“And that is not true. I just want to help make a change because I know it’s not just me that was hurt by this … When I heard that you were doing this I was like ‘OK, I’m ready – I’m ready to do this now’.”

Brand vehemently denied the claims before the documentary and article were released.

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