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Famous actor and comedian Russell Brand is in hot water. Reports have come out saying he was involved in bad actions towards women between 2006 and 2013. The news has many people talking.
Four women have shared stories about bad things Russell did to them. One lady said Russell hurt her in his Los Angeles house. Another said she had a tough time with him when she was just 16 years old. Two more women said he did wrong things and one even said he scared her into staying quiet.
Russell Brand has said these stories aren't true. He spoke up on places like YouTube, saying he never forced anyone into anything. He talked about his past, where he dated a lot of people, and said everything was always okay between him and his partners.
Russell started as a comedian in the early 2000s. Soon, he became very popular and got roles in big movies like "Forgetting Sarah Marshall". He also showed up a lot on UK TV and radio, hosting shows for Channel 4, MTV, and others. But now, with these new stories coming out, many people are looking at him in a different way.
A TV show called "Russell Brand - In Plain Sight" will soon talk about these stories. This has made even more people interested.
Most of the women who spoke about Russell want to keep their names private. They decided to tell their stories after reporters talked to them. They said seeing Russell become a popular online health teacher made them want to speak up. The Sunday Times newspaper talked to Russell about the stories, and he shared a video saying they aren't true.
TV channels like Channel 4 and the BBC, where Russell worked, are also talking about this. Channel 4 said they are shocked and are looking into it. They said they want to know everything and make sure everyone is safe. The BBC said they know about Russell leaving their channel in 2008 after doing something wrong. They said they always want to do the right thing and make sure everyone is safe.
In today's world, it's important to listen when people say they've been hurt. The stories about Russell Brand remind us that everyone deserves respect. As more news comes out, everyone hopes for the truth and justice.