Russell Brand posts video denying ‘very serious criminal allegations’

Actor and comedian makes statement after receiving letters from mainstream media TV company' and newspaper

Russell Brand has vehemently denied very serious criminal allegations" about his personal life, in a video in which he does not specify what the claims are but insists his relationships have always been consensual.

In a clip posted on YouTube and to his social media platforms, the actor and comedian said he had received communications from a mainstream media TV company" and a newspaper listing a litany of extremely egregious and aggressive attacks" that he absolutely refutes".