Daniel Sloss, a comedian who spoke out about Russell Brand‘s alleged behavior, has given his thoughts after Brand was officially charged.
Brand, a 48-year-old actor and comedian, has been officially charged with multiple serious sexual offences, the Metropolitan Police confirmed on Friday, April 4, 2025.
The charges include one count of r*pe, one count of indecent a**ault, one count of oral r*pe, and two counts of sexual a**ault.
According to police, the charges involve four different women and are tied to alleged incidents that occurred between 1999 and 2005.
Brand is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on May 2.
The investigation into Brand began in September 2023 following the release of Russell Brand: In Plain Sight — a joint documentary effort by Channel 4’s Dispatches, The Sunday Times, and The Times.
The program featured explosive allegations from several women who accused Brand of r*pe, sexual a**ault, and emotionally abusive behavior.
One woman claimed Brand raped her at his Los Angeles home. Another alleged she was just 16 and still in school when Brand, who was in his 30s at the time, sexually assaulted her.
She described the relationship as exploitative and emotionally manipulative. A third woman said she was assaulted by Brand while working with him professionally.
Russell Brand has been charged following a series of serious allegations against him. Credit: Lester Cohen / Getty
The women’s stories were backed up by text messages, medical records, and therapy notes — all of which were presented in the documentary.
Though long branded as a Hollywood “lothario,” the women interviewed claimed that public persona helped shield what they described as a disturbing pattern of predatory behavior.
Some said they remained silent for years due to Brand’s celebrity status and powerful position in the entertainment industry.
After the documentary aired, Brand released a video denying all allegations, saying: “I absolutely refute the very serious allegations that have been made against me.”
He added that his past relationships were “absolutely always consensual” and suggested the accusations were part of a coordinated media attack.
But the backlash — and the investigation — snowballed. Detectives said more women came forward with allegations following the documentary’s release, prompting the Crown Prosecution Service to authorize formal charges.
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Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, who is leading the investigation, stated: “The women who have made reports continue to receive support from specially trained officers.”
He added: “The Met’s investigation remains open and detectives ask anyone who has been affected by this case, or anyone who has any information, to come forward and speak with police. A dedicated team of investigators is available via email at CIT@met.police.uk.”
Furphy also encouraged victims of sexual violence to reach out for help, noting that “Support is also available by contacting the independent charity, R*pe Crisis at 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line.”
One of the loudest voices to speak out against Brand has been comedian Daniel Sloss, who was the only comic to go on record in Russell Brand: In Plain Sight.
“I know for many, many years that women have been warning each other about Russell,” Sloss said in the film.
He described it as an “open secret” in the comedy world, where female performers allegedly shared private group chats to flag dangerous individuals — Brand included.
Now, Sloss has responded to news of Brand’s criminal charges with a cutting social media post, sharing a breaking news alert with the caption: “Who’d have thought?”
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He doubled down on Instagram, posting the same image with the message: “It’s always the people you least expect.”
Brand has not made any public comment since the charges were filed.
