In 2003, following the Media Investigation into Russell Brand. They say they are in contact with the woman and providing her with support. It is three years earlier than the allegations by four women of rape, Sexual Assault and Emotional Abuse by brand which emerged at the weekend all of which he denies. One of the women, who was 16 at the time, has told the bbc that brand said his management discussed how to keep the fact that she was so young out of The Public Eye for fear it would hurt his image. A number of organisations have disassociated from him and his upcoming Theatre Shows have been postponed. Our media correspondent David Sillito has the latest. Russell brand, on this we cans Dispatches Programme he was accused of rape and multiple counts of Sexual Assault. The comedian now faces further allocations. More women have conferred to go forward. The Metropolitan Police say a complaint has been made to them of a Sexual Assault in 2003. Russell brand says it is all untrue, and sugg
The metropolitan police has confirmed its received a report of an alleged Sexual Assault in 2003, and is in contact with the woman, following Media Investigations into claims made against the comedian Russell Brand. Four women have accused him of Sexual Assault and emotional abuse, allegations he denies. One of them, who was 16 at the time, has told the bbc that brand said people close to him discussed how to keep the fact she was so young, out of the public eye. His Current Uk Live Tour has now been postponed, and hes been dropped by his publisher. Well assess the significance of the met s involvement, but first, heres our media correspondent, david sillito. I can pretend to be nice for a little bit. Russell brand. On this weekends Dispatches Programme he was accused of rape and multiple counts of Sexual Assault. Ill sleep on the sofa. The comedian now faces further allegations. More women have come forward. The metropolitan police say a complaint has been made to them of a Sexual Ass
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Fact that turkey defend the right of islam as much as it defends its own national rights. Inside, 500 invited guests attended prayers. In a vast space revered by muslims and christians alike. The pope has called this moment painful but mr ada gunn says christians have nothing to fear. Hagia sophia will remain open to all, he says. Depictions of the virgin mary will be covered but only during prayers. In an address full of references to the countrys ottoman glories, tu rkeys the countrys ottoman glories, turkeys top muslim cleric said a long period of national heartbreak had come to an end. Its certainly a day for a zip erdogan to save a bit for all the sense of the celebration todays move does little to foster unity ina todays move does little to foster unity in a country full of divisions. Paul adams, bbc
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