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See Russell Brand’s chilling reaction to victim’s graphic sodomy claims in newly released police video

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Jones, S., & Roca, T. (2026, November 5). See Russell Brand’s chilling reaction to victim’s graphic sodomy claims in newly released police video. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/11/05/celebrity-news/see-russell-brands-chilling-reaction-to-victims-graphic-sodomy-claims-in-newly-released-police-video/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-05 · by Sarah Jones, Teresa Roca
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Russell Brand appeared unemotional during a July 2025 police interview where investigators detailed graphic sexual assault allegations made by a woman who claimed he removed his condom before anal rape and then left her to clean up afterward. In newly released footage, Brand, age 51 at the time, responded with silence when asked about the claims. The Metropolitan Police also released additional documents including old photos of Brand’s comedy performances and a hand-drawn map of office buildings. Following his conviction on one count of rape, Brand was taken into custody pending sentencing scheduled for November 9, while he faces two more rape charges, including one involving a woman who was 16 at the time she dated him when he was 30.
Written by AI on 2026-11-05, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

Russell Brand, 51, appeared emotionless during a police interview on July 2025 when questioned about allegations of sexual assault and rape. In the video obtained by Page Six, Brand was confronted with graphic details from an accuser who claimed he removed his condom before sexually abusing her. When asked for a response, Brand said, "I have nothing further to add at this time." Earlier in custody on November 5, 2026, Brand told police that it is “entirely possible” he had consensual encounters with the accusers but maintained they may have been “reimagined.” He also criticized a documentary and two national newspapers for broadcasting false allegations against him.

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📰 Russell Brand Police Interview Revealed
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Hedges 4 of 49 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A discusses the aftermath of Russell Brand's trial and conviction, while Article B describes a police interview with Brand regarding victim allegations.”
Evening Standard
Hedges 2 of 12 claims Outlet record 64/100
The Guardian
Hedges 2 of 33 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A describes a court hearing where Brand's barrister makes arguments, while Article B discusses new police video footage of an interrogation with Brand. Although both relate to the same overall trial and allegations against Russell Brand, they describe different specific events.”
The Guardian
Hedges 3 of 28 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A reports on Russell Brand's trial and conviction for rape and sexual assault, while Article B describes his reaction during a police interview about specific allegations. These are different but related events.”
Toronto Star
Hedges 0 of 19 claims Outlet record 64/100
“Article A reports on Russell Brand's conviction and sentencing, while Article B describes a police interview with Brand regarding the allegations prior to his trial or conviction.”
Daily Mail
Hedges 11 of 104 claims Outlet record 69/100
“While both articles refer to Russell Brand's trial and accusations of rape, Article A describes his conviction for a specific incident in 2009, while Article B focuses on Brand's reaction during an interview with police regarding allegations from July 2025.”
Daily Mail
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“Article A discusses week three of Russell Brand's trial, while Article B refers to a newly released police video from July 2025.”
Daily Mail
⚖️ Leans strongly right Hedges 8 of 27 claims Outlet record 69/100
“Article A describes a court proceeding and a defense lawyer's closing speech, while Article B reports on a police interview where Brand reacts to graphic allegations. These are different events, despite both being related to the same case.”
BBC News
Hedges 2 of 31 claims Outlet record 66/100
“While both articles are related to Russell Brand's trial, ARTICLE A describes the jury beginning to consider verdicts after a three-week trial, while ARTICLE B refers to newly released police footage of an interrogation from July 2025.”
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Sarah Jones
44 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 The judge, Justice Joel Bennathan, told Brand he will be given a “significant” prison sentence.
🔮 The letters, sent by Independent Television News (ITN) and the Guardian on May 18, 2026, sought the man’s response to allegations that he used his fame and influence to pursue inappropriate sexual relationships with younger women.
🔮 An anonymous British celebrity is fighting to keep his identity out of a sexual misconduct case because he fears the allegations becoming public could destroy his relationship with his son.
🔮 Michael Jackson’s sons Prince and Bigi would welcome seeing their late father’s beloved Neverland Ranch once again bring joy to sick and disadvantaged children.
🔮 And there were moments I truly wondered if this life would ever be mine.
🔮 Closing arguments will continue Tuesday.
🔮 She doesn’t want to keep going through that back and forth.” Now that MGK has been spending time with Johnson, Fox is hoping his attention will shift away from their past romance.
🔮 “There’s a feeling that if he were to propose anytime soon, it would be more because of the pressure he’s feeling rather than because he’s genuinely ready.”
🔮 Martinez could be heard using profanity during an animated discussion with Baghdaserians regarding testimony before the two made their way to the restroom, returning roughly five minutes later.
🔮 Both Berry and Martinez, 60, will testify in the case.
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Teresa Roca
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🔮 The judge, Justice Joel Bennathan, told Brand he will be given a “significant” prison sentence.
🔮 Thomas Markle Sr. could potentially avoid standing trial over allegations that he possessed child pornography if his reported move into a dementia care home leaves him unable to understand the criminal proceedings or assist in his own defense, experts tell Page Six.
🔮 Annette Oberlander Willows, who is involved in the estate battle and was by Frank’s side when he died in September 2024, told Page Six, “I have always done right by Frank.
🔮 However, in court papers exclusively obtained by Page Six, Judge Steven Dembo wrote in a September order that he approved the arbitration, but the trial will happen no matter what on Dec. 14 and Dec. 21.
🔮 The office will provide no further updates until results are received and the investigation is complete, according to the statement.
🔮 As the tour got underway, fans began commenting on Grande’s thin appearance, prompting her to speak out and announce she would be taking some time away from the public eye.
🔮 The docs state it’s “urgent and essential” that Klitschko, 50, be appointed temporary guardian of Kaya’s estate so he “may receive, manage and hold” Kaya’s assets on her behalf.
🔮 In May 2002, Nabavi pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of possession of a controlled substance and was sentenced to 36 months of probation.
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Topics

Hampstead London Metropolitan Police Page Six the Soapbox Cabaret

Subjects

Brand PERSON · 15× London GPE · 2× Metropolitan Police ORG · 2× Bournemouth GPE · 1× England GPE · 1× Hampstead GPE · 1× MTV ORG · 1× Page Six ORG · 1× Russell Brand PERSON · 1× the Soapbox Cabaret ORG · 1×

Narrative

In the newly released police footage obtained by Page Six, Brand, 51, is seen sitting at a table in an interrogation room wearing an army green jacket over a white v-neck shirt as investigators question him about the allegations.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-05
🔮 The judge, Justice Joel Bennathan, told Brand he will be given a “significant” prison sentence.

Claims (22 extracted, 4 hedged)

Russell Brand had little to say and appeared emotionless when police confronted him with graphic details of a woman’s rape allegations during a July 2025 interview. asserted
police → have → interview
In the newly released police footage obtained by Page Six, Brand, 51, is seen sitting at a table in an interrogation room wearing an army green jacket over a white v-neck shirt as investigators question him about the allegations. asserted
investigators → release → allegations
The Metropolitan Police investigator detailed how the woman claimed Brand removed his condom before sexually abusing her. asserted
Brand → detail → her
“The condom that he had been wearing had been removed at some point before the anal rape and was now on the floor,” the investigator said. asserted
investigator → wear → floor
“Mr. Brand then told her to clean up the mess on the bed and he left the room.” asserted
he → tell → room
Another man then entered and told her she needed to leave because Brand had another show to perform that evening, according to the account. uncertain
Brand → enter → account
She claimed she was then driven to Hampstead tube station by the same driver who had brought her to Brand’s home. asserted
who → claim → home
After reading the allegations, the investigator asked Brand, “What is your response to this allegation?” asserted
response → read → allegation
The former “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” actor simply replied, “I have nothing further to add at this time.” asserted
I → forget → time
Brand was silent as the investigator detailed the account and appeared expressionless despite the graphic claims. uncertain
investigator → detail → claims
The footage was among a collection of photos and documents released by London’s Metropolitan Police following Brand’s conviction Thursday. asserted
footage → release → conviction
The files also included several old photos of a young Brand performing at the Soapbox Cabaret, a political comedy show held in Bournemouth, England, in 1999. asserted
files → include → 1999
Additionally, the collection also featured a hand drawn map of the MTV and Viacom offices, marking the locations of the bathrooms, elevators and entrances. asserted
collection → feature → bathrooms
The police files also contained a photograph of a building at 2 Great Titchfield Street in London, labeled 2012, as well as an older photograph labeled “RB 2004.” asserted
files → contain → London
A representative for Brand did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment. asserted
representative → respond → comment
The judge, Justice Joel Bennathan, told Brand he will be given a “significant” prison sentence. asserted
he → tell → sentence
Shortly after the verdict, the judge also reportedly said, “Sit down, Mr. Brand,” and added that the case was “very well planned.” uncertain
case → say → verdict
He was acquitted of two additional rape charges and one charge of attempted indecent assault. asserted
He → acquit → assault
Brand, who denied the allegations against him, maintained that his sexual encounters were consensual. asserted
encounters → deny → him
The disgraced British comedian was taken into custody following the verdict and is scheduled to be sentenced Monday, Nov. 9. asserted
comedian → take → verdict
Meanwhile, Brand is facing two additional rape accusations — including one made by a 16-year-old — as he is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police for multiple “allegations of rape,” according to Sky News. uncertain
he → face → News
It was revealed in a pre-trial court hearing, per the US Sun, that one of the complaints comes from a woman Brand dated when he was 30 and she was 16. asserted
she → reveal → woman
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