Russell Brand moves to US after sexual assault allegations, claims UK media tried to silence him

Russell Brand has left the United Kingdom, claiming he was targeted by the media, government, and judiciary after facing multiple sexual assault allegations.

In a recent social media post on Rumble, Brand stated, "I don’t live in the United Kingdom anymore because I personally have experienced how the media, government, and judiciary—if you suddenly become an inconvenience—will find ways to attack and shut you down." His comments were first reported by the Sunday Times of London.

Reports suggest his departure was not just symbolic—he and his family relocated to Florida in late 2024, just before the U.S. presidential election. Around the same time, the Metropolitan Police confirmed they had referred their investigation into sexual assault allegations against Brand to prosecutors. It remains unclear how his move may impact legal proceedings.

Brand faces multiple allegations, including rape, emotional abuse, and an assault involving a 16-year-old. Some of these incidents allegedly occurred while he worked for BBC Radio 2 and Channel 4, where an internal BBC investigation later revealed at least eight complaints about his behavior, two of which were filed during his employment from 2006 to 2008. The report concluded, "There should have been better systems in place to ensure that Russell Brand’s unacceptable behavior was promptly picked up and addressed."

Brand has denied all allegations, maintaining that his relationships have always been consensual.

While facing scrutiny in the UK, Brand has found support in American conservative circles, aligning himself with figures like Donald Trump. He attended Trump’s presidential inauguration in January 2025, interviewed Donald Trump Jr. in June 2024, and is set to receive the Global Defender of Freedom Award later this month at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.