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Dispatches: Russell Brand accused of rape and sexual assault An explosive expose and a 90-minute Channel 4 Dispatches documentary have laid bare serious allegations made against Russell Brand. The comedian has been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse over a seven-year period, at the height of his fame. The allegations were made in a joint investigation by the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches.  The investigation was published in the Sunday Times whilst the Dispatches documentary, Russell Brand – In Plain Sight, aired on Channel 4 on Saturday.   The allegations Several women made the allegations against…

Elementor #551113 September 17, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sunday Times – Accused: Russell Brand, the ‘sex predator’ who hid in plain sight  The Sunday Times, which broke the allegations of rape and sexual assault against Russell Brand earlier on Saturday, leads on the story. The paper describes him as an alleged “sex predator who hid in plain sight”, saying rumours of “sinister behaviour” were “said to have been an open secret” in the industry. One woman tells the paper that when she was 16, the comedian called for a taxi to pick her…

Elementor #551107 September 17, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sunday Telegraph – Brand accused of rape and sexual assault  The Sunday Telegraph focuses on the Russell Brand allegations. As well as reporting on the allegations, it says Brand was greeted with a standing ovation when he stepped on stage at Wembley Park Theatre on Saturday evening and told the audience “there are a lot of things I want to talk about, I can’t talk about”. The paper also reports on apparent tensions within the Conservative Party, with former prime minister Liz Truss saying that…

Elementor #551101 September 17, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Independent – Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assault and abuse The Independent’s front page leads with a large image of Russell Brand – a screenshot from the denial video he published on his YouTube channel ahead of the release of the expose and documentary. The paper notes the Brand has denied the allegations made against him by the women. The front page also reports on an exclusive scandal over prisoners – saying there are record numbers of people being held in jail for five…

Elementor #551095 September 17, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Sunday Mirror – Brand accused of rape and sex assaults The Sunday Mirror leads with the allegations of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand. The paper picks up on the allegation that he sent a taxi to pick up a 16-year-old girl from school for sex. The front page uses a screenshot from Brand’s denial video – which he uploaded before the allegations were made public. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon…

Elementor #551089 September 17, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Sunday People – Five women claim in TV show comic attacked and abused them: Brand accused of rape The Sunday People leads on Russell Brand’s allegations – which he denies. The paper uses a screenshot of the denial Brand issued on his YouTube channel on Friday – ahead of the documentary and expose which came out on Saturday. The entire front page is dedicated to the story. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:)…

Elementor #551083 September 17, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun on Sunday – Russell Brand raped me  The Sun on Sunday reports Russell Brand has been accused of rape, assault and abuse. The paper uses a screenshot from his denial video that he published on his YouTube channel before the documentary aired and it was confirmed he was the subject of the investigation. The front page is focused on the story. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Leave a comment UK…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk  Most of Sunday’s newspapers lead on the explosive allegations against comedian Russell Brand, including rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. The comedian, came out on social media and denied all the allegations against, as a witch-hunt. The allegations were made in a joint investigation by the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches and relate to a seven-year period at the height of his fame. Having denied the allegations he went on to say his relationships have been “always consensual”. Russell Brand allegations The Sunday Times – part of the investigation team -…

Everton owner Farhad Moshiri agrees sale of club to American firm 777 Partners The Guardian says Farhad Moshiri has signed an agreement to sell his entire stakeholding in Everton to American investment firm 777 Partners. Takeover talks between the British-Iranian billionaire and the Miami-based company had advanced after the collapse of a proposed equity deal with another American investment firm, MSP Sports Capital, which has loaned £100m towards the construction of Everton’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. The two parties have now signed an agreement for a full takeover, which Moshiri claims will secure the funding to complete the 52,888-capacity…

Celebrities mingle with royals at glam Vogue World party in London The Independent says Fashion icons joined Hollywood stars and British royalty to celebrate the first Vogue World event at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Thursday night (14 September). Billed as London’s answer to the Met Gala, the star-studded extravaganza was helmed by legendary American Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and featured a live performance overseen by Billy Elliot and The Crown director Stephen Daldry, as well as a dramatic catwalk show spotlighting British labels on the eve of London Fashion Week. The “multi-act celebration of the British performing arts”…