Russell Brand interviewed by police over sex attack claims

CCTV footage has been released by the Metropolitan Police showing comedian Russell Brand being interviewed in custody in 2023. The interview captures Brand presenting his defence statement in response to allegations of rape and sexual assault.

During the interview, Brand suggested that women accusing him of sexual offences had “reimagined” previous consensual encounters. He denied ever engaging in non-consensual sexual activity, stating that any sexual activity had been consensual. The footage follows a joint investigation by The Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches, which detailed accusations from five women involving rape, sexual assault, coercive behaviour, and emotional abuse.

Brand's Defence Statement

Brand, who is 51, stated that while he did not recall the names of those making allegations, it was “entirely possible” he had encountered them and engaged in consensual sexual activity or physical contact. He suggested these encounters had since been “reimagined”. He also referenced his history of kissing members of the public at press events, noting that photos of such interactions were available online and that he was conscious of being filmed in public.

The comedian has been found guilty of raping one fan and sexually assaulting three women. He faces a potential prison sentence. In separate footage, Brand is seen holding what appears to be a Bible. He publicly embraced Christianity and was baptised in the River Thames in 2024.