Conspiracy theories swirl around Russell Brand allegations

Comedian's claim of concerted agenda' taken up by X owner Elon Musk and misogynist Andrew Tate

After allegations of sexual assault and rape against the comedian Russell Brand were published, some were quick to take up conspiracy theories about why they had been published.

Brand set the wheels in motion when he published a video in which he rebutted the allegations the night before they were aired and claimed they were linked to an attack on his freedom of speech.