Brand, 48, has rejected all the claims, saying in a video statement that his relationships were \u0022always consensual.\u0022
Conservative legislator Caroline Nokes, who chairs the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee, urged police in both Britain and the United States to investigate the “incredibly shocking” allegations.
The claims have renewed debate about the “lad culture” that flourished in Britain in the 1990s and early 2000s, and the misogyny that still percolates on the internet.Article contentThe allegations reported by the newspapers and Channel 4 cover the period between 2006 and 2013, when Brand was a major star in Britain with a growing U.S. profile.
The BBC, Channel 4 and the production company behind the “Big Brother” reality series — spinoffs of which were hosted by Brand — all say they have launched investigations into Brand’s behavior and how complaints were handled. Victims and the media also have to take account of Britain’s claimant-friendly libel laws, which put the burden of proof on those making allegations.Article content
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