Russell Brand's Tour Postponed Amid MeToo Moment and Sexual Assault Allegations
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Comedian Russell Brand has postponed his final tour dates following allegations of sexual assault made against him. The Metropolitan Police is currently investigating a report of an alleged sexual assault in 2003. Brand has denied the allegations, while his father accuses the BBC of pursuing a "vendetta" against him. Other celebrities, including Kristen Bell and Sean Lock, have commented on their experiences with Brand. The BBC and Channel 4 have pledged to investigate the claims, and Downing Street has described the allegations as "serious and concerning."
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