Russell Brand Breaks Silence About Sexual Assault Allegations And Asks For Support On Rumble

Russell Brand, the renowned comedian, recently broke his silence via a short three-minute video, discussing the grave accusations he is facing and referring to his experience as “extraordinary and distressing.“ Several women have accused Brand of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse, alleging the incidents occurred between 2003 and 2013, during the peak of his career. The shocking allegations include the supposed rape of a woman in 2013 in Los Angeles and the alleged assault of a 16-year-old schoolgirl.

Russell Brand Breaks Silence About Sexual Assault Allegations and Asks for Support on Rumble

Brand vehemently denies these accusations, asserting that any relationship he was involved in was consensual. He had remained silent on the issue until recently, choosing not to publish his usual daily broadcast on YouTube, a platform that has suspended advertising on his site amid the unfolding scandal. This decision was met with much criticism. Instead, he utilized the video to express gratitude to his followers for their support and for questioning the veracity of the information presented to them, while also announcing his return on Rumble.

Brand’s message highlighted concerns about censorship and online safety, noting that big tech platforms have been requested by the British government to censor online content, a request some have complied with. He connected these censorship actions to the Online Safety Bill, UK legislation granting extensive surveillance and censorship powers, emphasizing the sweeping influence of this already passed law.

The UK’s Online Safety Bill, aiming to set stringent standards for platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok, was recently finalized by Parliament. Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan labeled it as a "game-changing" legislation meant to make the UK the safest online space globally. Upon enactment, it mandates prompt removal of illegal content by social media platforms and enforces measures to restrict children's access to harmful content. Non-compliant platforms may face hefty fines from Ofcom. While the bill does not prohibit end-to-end encryption, platforms are required to curb child abuse and develop technology to scrutinize encrypted messages. Brand says the Online Safety Bill actually granted "sweeping surveillance and censorship powers" to these hefty social media companies, all the while being wrapped up in a narrative of safety and well-being of internet users.

He also mentioned the Trusted News Initiative, describing it as a collaboration between big tech and legacy media organizations. He appeared skeptical of the initiative, suggesting that it aims to "target, patrol, choke, and shut down independent media organizations" and pointedly remarked that when a body is described with a word like "trusted", it's usually the last thing one should do. Brand emphasized his concern over the powers granted to unelected bodies to patrol and potentially inhibit the functions of independent media organizations, relating it to his situation, expressing that it is often the case with such organizations, asserting trust is undeserved in such contexts.

Despite his return to the public eye, Brand’s career has suffered due to the scandal, with his PR firm MBC PR and talent agency Tavistock Wood dissociating from him, as evidenced by his removal from their websites. Additionally, his publisher, Bluebird, has also suspended their relationship with him amid the unfolding scandal. The repercussions of the allegations are widespread, impacting Brand’s professional associations and potentially influencing the perception of his fan base and the broader public.

In the context of rising allegations, more women are coming forward with accusations against Brand. The Metropolitan Police have commenced an investigation focusing on an alleged sexual assault incident in Soho in 2003, signaling the intensification of legal scrutiny surrounding the comedian. This comes at a time when public and professional opinion seems to be turning against him, with various entities severing their ties.

This situation exemplifies the profound impacts allegations of such a serious nature can have on an individual’s personal and professional life, irrespective of their previous status. It underscores the continuing tensions and discussions surrounding online safety, censorship, and the reliability of information available to the public.

Brand says his show will be back on Rumble on Monday, where he'll talk about various topics such as Big Pharma, overreaching government powers, media corruption and censorship. "Please follow me on Rumble because that's the only place that we can keep our voice," he said. "I need your support now more than ever, more than I ever imagined I would." He also urged his audience to "stay free."

Many people are highlighting the credibility of the accusations brought against Brand, but they're also pointing out that the timing of these allegations is suspicious, and that it's questionable that they're being channeled through the media rather than the legal system. Brand deserves a fair trial, and if the victims' stories are true, they deserve justice. However, the overarching censorship is a frightening thing to witness, especially when you see a man's livelihood being ripped away from him just moments after a coordinated media attack has been launched against him.

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