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Russell Brand tells police he had ‘countless sexual encounters’ in never-before-seen interview ahead of rape conviction

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Todisco, E. (2026, November 5). Russell Brand tells police he had ‘countless sexual encounters’ in never-before-seen interview ahead of rape conviction. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/11/05/celebrity-news/rusell-brand-tells-police-he-had-countless-sexual-encounters-before-rape-conviction/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-05 · by Eric Todisco
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Russell Brand confessed to police in a December 14 interview that he had numerous sexual encounters with people he often met casually but denied non-consensual activity. In the video, which came shortly after his conviction for rape and sexual assault, Brand read a statement asserting that Channel 4's investigation into him was defamatory and called the accusations against him fabricated or distorted. He admitted to frequent physical interactions at public events but claimed these were consensual and framed unfavorably over time. The comedian was convicted of one rape charge and three counts of sexual assault in London, with sentencing set for Monday.
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On November 5, 2026, comedian Russell Brand appeared in police custody and delivered a statement defending himself against rape and sexual assault allegations. In his interview with the Metropolitan Police, Brand claimed it was possible he had encountered some of the accusers but maintained that any interactions were consensual and that the women had later "reimagined" those encounters as non-consensual. The police released footage where Brand reads from a prepared statement saying the broadcast of a defamatory documentary on September 16, 2023, alongside articles in two national newspapers, led to the rise in allegations against him. In another interview obtained by Page Six, Brand admitted to having "countless sexual encounters" but insisted they were consensual and expressed no recollection of specific accusers' names. During questioning about a woman's allegation that he removed a condom before sexually abusing her, Brand appeared emotionless and offered no further comment when asked for his response.

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Eric Todisco
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🔮 “However, it’s entirely possible that I may have encountered them, and we may have engaged in consensual sexual activity, or physical contact.
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The “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” actor also told cops he “routinely made provocative jokes or comments” to people and would “on occassion, find reasons for leaving or asking partners in casual sexual encounters to leave shortly after the experience concluded.”
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-06
🔮 “However, it’s entirely possible that I may have encountered them, and we may have engaged in consensual sexual activity, or physical contact.
2026-11-06 · New York Post
Russell Brand tells police he had ‘countless sexual encounters’ in never-before-seen interview ahead of rape conviction · assertive framing

Claims (20 extracted, 2 hedged)

Russell Brand told police he had “countless sexual encounters” — often with people he “just met” — in a video interview that authorities released shortly after his rape and sexual assault conviction on Thursday. asserted
authorities → tell → Thursday
In the Dec. 14, 2023 footage obtained by Page Six, the disgraced comedian read a long written statement to officers interviewing him about multiple criminal allegations. asserted
comedian → obtain → allegations
“As I’ve repeatedly stated publicly, I led a very promiscuous life in the past, which I’ve spent years openly denouncing. asserted
I → state → years
I’ve never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity,” he began with his lawyer by his side. asserted
he → engage → side
Brand, 51, called Channel 4 and The Times’ bombshell 2023 investigation into him “defamatory and fictitious,” labeling the rape and sexual assault allegations “invented or reimagined.” asserted
Brand → call → allegations
“At present, I don’t recall the names of the complainants or meeting them,” he continued. asserted
he → recall → them
“However, it’s entirely possible that I may have encountered them, and we may have engaged in consensual sexual activity, or physical contact. uncertain
we → ’ → activity
The “Stay Free” podcaster, who pointed out that he was being interviewed on “events that allegedly took place between 14 and 16 years ago,” admitted that his past encounters with “interested members of the public [were] friendly, consensual and warm.” uncertain
encounters → stay → public
He also said the encounters typically involved “physical contact at live shows, press events, junkets and book signings.” asserted
encounters → say → shows
Brand went on, “I did my best to be accessible and non-discriminatory and loving. asserted
I → go → best
I spent a lot of time at these events. asserted
I → spend → events
I’ve shared kisses with hundreds of numbers of the public during press events.” asserted
I → share → events
The “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” actor also told cops he “routinely made provocative jokes or comments” to people and would “on occassion, find reasons for leaving or asking partners in casual sexual encounters to leave shortly after the experience concluded.” asserted
experience → forget → encounters
Brand then claimed his “consensual encounters” have been “unfavorably reframed decades later.” asserted
encounters → claim → ?
At the end of the video, Brand told police, “I do not intend to respond to your questions without sufficient time to consider the information to answer accurately.” asserted
information → tell → time
On Thursday, Brand was convicted on one rape charge and three counts of sexual assault after his three-week trial in London. asserted
Brand → convict → London
He was found guilty of raping a woman at his former home in London in 2009. asserted
He → find → 2009
The victim claimed they had consensual sex before Brand anally raped her and refused to “stop.” asserted
Brand → claim → her
Brand, during Thursday’s verdict, was found not guilty of two other rape charges and a count of attempted indecent assault. asserted
Brand → find → assault
Brand, who is facing “significant” prison time, was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on Monday. asserted
who → face → Monday
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