Controversial actor, comedian and podcaster Russell Brand recently revealed to his followers that he is reading the Bible, C.S. Lewis’ “The Problem of Pain,” and Lao Tzu’s “Tao Te Ching.”
Brand, who was recently accused of sexual assault by multiple women, has over 6.7 million subscribers to his YouTube channel, where he has interviewed people including Richard Dawkins, Tucker Carlson and Jordan Peterson.
“I am that person who has more than one book on the go!” Brand said in posts on his social media last week that included a picture of the three aforementioned books. “How about you?”
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Russell Brand Faces Sexual Assault Allegations
Russell Brand is a stand-up comedian, actor and former radio host who now hosts several podcasts, including one focused on spirituality and meditation. He appeared in the films “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and “Rock of Ages” and voiced characters in “Despicable Me,” “Despicable Me 2,” and “Trolls.” Brand has been accused of spreading conspiracy theories.
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In September, The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 Dispatches revealed the results of a joint investigation in which five women came forward with allegations against Brand that included sexual assault and rape, as well as “physical and emotional abuse, sexual harassment and bullying.” These incidents allegedly took place between 2006 and 2013. [Editor’s note: The following link contains information some may find disturbing and potentially triggering].
“Over the past few years, reporters have interviewed hundreds of sources who knew or worked with Brand,” said The Times, adding:
Along with these interviews reporters have seen private emails and text messages, submitted freedom of information requests, viewed medical and therapists’ notes, scrutinised Brand’s books and interviews, and watched and listened to hundreds of hours of his shows on the BBC, Channel 4 and YouTube to corroborate allegations.
Brand has denied the charges, saying, “Amidst this litany of astonishing, rather baroque attacks are some very serious allegations that I absolutely refute.” Noting that he was “very, very promiscuous” during that time period, Brand said his relationships were nevertheless “always consensual.”
