Russell Brand replied to rape allegations: ‘I was a drug addict, as*X addict, and an embailor but I was never a rapist’
The British comedian and actor Russell Brand strongly denied a series of serious allegations, including rape, indecent attacks and four women including sexual offenses. In response to the allegations, which are spread from 1999 to 2005, the brand has maintained its innocence and has spoken against what the government has described as misuse of power.
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In a public statement, the brand strongly dismissed the allegations, stating, “I have never been a rapist.” He criticized the officials, claiming that the legal system was manipulated against them in “a weapon”. The brand insists that all its previous relationships were agreed.
After the allegations, he took his X (East Twitter) account to post a video with the caption, “My response.” In the video, he addressed his previous behavior, saying, “I have always told you, when I was young and single, before my wife and family were, I was a fool, I was a man. I was a drug addict, I was a sex addict and an immortal.” He accepted to struggle with drug addiction and careless behavior, but firmly said, “What I was never, I was a rapist. I have never engaged in non-absorption activity-I pray that you can see that you can see looking into my eyes.”
The brand also used the opportunity to criticize the UK government and the legal system, alleging corruption. The Metropolitan police confirmed that the allegations were related to the incidents that include four women in a period of six years.
The allegations include an alleged rape in Bornemouth in 1999, oral rape and sexual harassment in Westminster in 2004 and additional attacks in 2001 and 2005, Westminster. These allegations were first informed by the American Sun. The brand is set to appear in the Westminster Magistrate Court on 2 May.
