Russell Brand moves to the US amid BBC apology to staff over his conduct

nme.com:

Russell Brand has said he does not live in the UK anymore, claiming to have been attacked and shut down in a social media post.

A newspaper report has claimed he is currently living in America.In September 2023, the TV personality was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse following an investigation by Channel 4, The Times and The Sunday Times.

The four accusations relate to both his professional and personal life.Further complaints about his conduct during his time at the BBC were also raised, and subject of an independent report that resulted in the broadcaster apologising to those who felt unable to come forward at the time of the incidents.Brand has denied all allegations, insisting all his relationships have been consensual.

Shortly before the initial claims in 2023 were aired on Channel 4 programme Dispatches, he released a video saying “Amidst this litany of astonishing, rather baroque attacks are some very serious allegations that I absolutely refute”.In November, Police asked The Crown Prosecution Service to consider bringing criminal charges against Brand.