Russell Brand

A surge of high-profile sexual abuse lawsuits was filed in New York this week before the expiration of a state law that temporarily suspended the statute of limitations for civil abuse and harassment claims.

British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused by an unnamed actress of sexually assaulting her during the filming of the film "Arthur" in 2010 in New York, according to court documents revealed Friday.

UK police on Monday said they were investigating new information regarding harassment and stalking claims made by a woman, with British media reporting comedian Russell Brand was the target of the probe.

British police said on Monday they had launched an investigation into a number of allegations of non-recent sexual offences following media reports that four women had accused actor and comedian Russell Brand of a string of sexual assaults.

British comedian and actor Russell Brand on Friday spoke of an "extraordinary and distressing week" in his first public comments since rape and assault allegations were aired against him, but did not address the claims.

The move comes after the 48-year-old comedian and actor has been accused of rape, assault and emotional abuse.

The BBC and Channel 4, former employers of British actor and comedian Russell Brand, said Sunday they were investigating claims of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse over a seven-year period, which the 48-year-old has denied.

Britain's BBC said on Sunday it was "urgently looking into the issues" raised by allegations of sexual assault made against the broadcaster's former employee, British comedian and actor Russell Brand, who denies the accusations.

As per the investigation, four women have alleged sexual assaults between 2006 and 2013. At that time, Mr Brand was at the peak of his career.

British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse during a seven-year period, according to the results of a media investigation published Saturday.

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Along with Harley-Davidson, Polaris Inc, which owns the Indian Motorcycle brand, has also ousted the dealer from its retailer network.

Katy Perry wrote on Twitter, "You're my hero"

In case you're among those who feel too old to write Father Christmas a letter, allow actor Benedict Cumberbatch and comedians Russell Brand and Tim Minchin to prove that it's A-OK to send Santa that wishlist no matter your age.

"She is popular. If by the end of the night I am not arrested or censored, we are going to look and see if I can perhaps seduce Deepika Padukone," the actor quipped

A surge of high-profile sexual abuse lawsuits was filed in New York this week before the expiration of a state law that temporarily suspended the statute of limitations for civil abuse and harassment claims.

British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused by an unnamed actress of sexually assaulting her during the filming of the film "Arthur" in 2010 in New York, according to court documents revealed Friday.

UK police on Monday said they were investigating new information regarding harassment and stalking claims made by a woman, with British media reporting comedian Russell Brand was the target of the probe.

British police said on Monday they had launched an investigation into a number of allegations of non-recent sexual offences following media reports that four women had accused actor and comedian Russell Brand of a string of sexual assaults.

British comedian and actor Russell Brand on Friday spoke of an "extraordinary and distressing week" in his first public comments since rape and assault allegations were aired against him, but did not address the claims.

The move comes after the 48-year-old comedian and actor has been accused of rape, assault and emotional abuse.

The BBC and Channel 4, former employers of British actor and comedian Russell Brand, said Sunday they were investigating claims of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse over a seven-year period, which the 48-year-old has denied.

Britain's BBC said on Sunday it was "urgently looking into the issues" raised by allegations of sexual assault made against the broadcaster's former employee, British comedian and actor Russell Brand, who denies the accusations.

As per the investigation, four women have alleged sexual assaults between 2006 and 2013. At that time, Mr Brand was at the peak of his career.

British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse during a seven-year period, according to the results of a media investigation published Saturday.

The new trailer of Kenneth Branagh's murder mystery will keep you hooked to the screen till the very end

Along with Harley-Davidson, Polaris Inc, which owns the Indian Motorcycle brand, has also ousted the dealer from its retailer network.

Katy Perry wrote on Twitter, "You're my hero"

In case you're among those who feel too old to write Father Christmas a letter, allow actor Benedict Cumberbatch and comedians Russell Brand and Tim Minchin to prove that it's A-OK to send Santa that wishlist no matter your age.

"She is popular. If by the end of the night I am not arrested or censored, we are going to look and see if I can perhaps seduce Deepika Padukone," the actor quipped