Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say

Source: BBC News · 05 de novembro de 2026 às 12:44 · 4 h ago

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Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts.

The report was published on 05 de novembro de 2026 às 12:44 by BBC News and is part of the World news coverage.

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• Newswav: Russell Brand under investigation for two more alleged rapes as police warn there could be more victims
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• The Guardian: ‘Our work’s not done’: Russell Brand detective urges other potential victims to come forward — Brand is under investigation over two more rape allegations and police say others could speak up after guilty verdicts The lead detective…
• NPR: Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term — A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator." Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never…
• NPR: Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term — NPR Comedian Russell Brand found guilty by UK court of rape and sexual assaults Reuters Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual…

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