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<\/p>\nAhead of Channel 4’s Dispatches documentary release, based on the accusations made by four women against the comedian, Russell released a lengthy video in which he denied any wrongdoing.<\/p>\n
Of his “promiscuous” heyday, he said: \u201cNow during that time of promiscuity the relationships I had were absolutely always consensual. I was always transparent about that then, almost too transparent, and I am being transparent about it now as well.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo see that transparency metastasised into something criminal, that I absolutely deny, makes me question: is there another agenda at play?\u201d<\/p>\n
Brand claimed the \u201cvery serious allegations\u201d have come amid \u201ca litany of astonishing, rather baroque attacks\u201d.<\/p>\n
He also claimed the allegations were a “coordinated attack” and an “agenda to control his voice” after being characterised as a “conspiracy theorist”.<\/p>\n
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Michael reacted to Brand’s video shared on social media, writing: “This is what they do.”<\/p>\n
The 71-year-old’s tweet was published before the allegations were made public in the Channel 4 documentary and via The Times.<\/p>\n
He has not said anything publicly about Russell or the allegations since. Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for comment.<\/p>\n
In the wake of the comedian being accused of the crimes, some have spoken out to defend him.<\/p>\n
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GB News presenter Bev Turner came under heavy criticism after she shared a post branding Russell a hero.<\/p>\n
She wrote: “You are being attacked @rustyrockets. Establishment media don\u2019t know what to do with the fact that you have 6 million subscribers & generate autonomous, knowing and original content.<\/p>\n
\u2018You are welcome on my @GBNEWS show anytime. We are mainstream media. But we are not Establishment media. There\u2019s a difference. Keep going. This proves you are winning. You\u2019re a hero.”<\/p>\n
Twitter\/X owner Elon Musk replied to Brand’s video on Friday, writing: \u201cOf course. They don\u2019t like competition.\u201d<\/p>\n
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He later wrote: “I support Russell Brand. That man is not evil.”<\/p>\n
Following the allegations against Russell, YouTube has suspended his channels from making money from adverts.<\/p>\n
His remaining tour dates have also been postponed after the Metropolitan Police received a report of an alleged sexual assault which took place in 2003 after the documentary was aired.<\/p>\n