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Russell Brand Left United Kingdom Following Sexual Assault Allegations

Brand has denied all accusations, but said in a social media post he had been attacked and shut down by the U.K. media and government.

Russell Brand no longer lives in the United Kingdom, the actor and comedian revealed this week, citing attacks from the British media and government following several sexual assault allegations. Several of the women who have come forward allege the abuse happened while Brand worked as a presenter for BBC Radio 2 and Channel 4, and an internal report published this week revealed the broadcaster looked into eight complaints against him, two of which occurred while he was employed there from 2006 to 2008. “There should have been better systems in place to ensure that Russell Brand’s unacceptable behavior was promptly picked up and addressed and that all of those involved felt able to raise any concerns,” the BBC report said.

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