Russell Brand suspected to have attacked at least 10 other women
Summary
Police are reviewing reports and intelligence about other possible victims of Russell Brand after he was convicted of rape and sexual assaults. The Metropolitan Police say two women have reported further rape allegations, and prosecutors are reviewing case files; police have not confirmed reports that at least 10 additional women may be involved. The UK government says it will consider proposals for addressing rape myths in court proceedings.Key Facts
- Brand was convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others, in incidents spanning 1999 to 2009.
- Police said two women have come forward with further rape allegations against Brand.
- Detectives have sent files about the two allegations to specialist prosecutors for review.
- Police Commissioner Mark Rowley said more potential victims may come forward but did not give an estimate.
- The Guardian reported that police sources fear the number of additional potential victims could be at least 10.
- The UK government said it would consider proposals from the victims’ commissioner on jury directions about rape myths.
- Brand is due to be sentenced on Monday, according to the article.
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