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This Is Why

Russell Brand investigation: Hear from one of the team behind it

This Is Why

Sky News

News, Daily News, News Commentary

4.0552 Ratings

🗓️ 18 September 2023

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse in a joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches.

Brand says he "absolutely" denies the allegations.

On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Head of Investigations at The Times, Paul Morgan-Bentley, about the allegations Brand faces and the latest on the investigation.

Plus, Alice Enders, head of research at Enders Analysis, discusses if the entertainment industry is being held accountable for protecting women in the workplace.

A warning that on this podcast we discuss the details of the sexual assault and rape claims.

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Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
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Editor: Adam Jay

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