Comedian performed at charity’s gigs during period in which he allegedly committed rape and sexual assault
Amnesty International has urged women to come forward if they have any concerns about the behaviour of Russell Brand during his participation in two of the charity’s standup comedy events in 2006 and 2012, after the publication of allegations of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse.
The 48-year-old, who has lately recast himself as a health guru, is in the middle of a national standup comedy tour. He is due to appear in Windsor, Wolverhampton and Plymouth in the coming days, amid calls online for the venues to cancel the shows. Trevi, which is based in south-west England, said it was “deeply saddened and upset” by the news and that it had ended its association with Brand and his charity. Brand’s Stay Free Foundation funds charities that work to support people “through recovery from addiction, their mental health issues and the non-profit organisations that help them”.
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