Russell Brand Denies Serious Criminal Allegations of Sexual Assault and Rape

British comedian Russell Brand has denied allegations of sexual assaults, including rape, made by four women during a seven-year period when he was at the height of his fame. The Sunday Times reported the allegations, but it is unclear if any of the women have made complaints to the police. Brand issued a denial to the "very serious criminal allegations" and stated that the relationships he had during that time were always consensual. Brand, once a high-profile comedian, now focuses on online projects and has a large following for his podcasts and shows on social media.