Make Page Six a Preferred Source British comedian Josie Long claimed Russell Brand physically assaulted her over 20 years before he was sentenced to prison for rape and sexual assault.
“I actually had an experience with Russell Brand that I was interviewed anonymously in the Times for,” Long, 44, said on Monday’s episode of the UK political talk show “Novara Live.”
“Backstage, he would bite my face, and I would tell him I didn’t like it, and he would chase me around,” she claimed.
Long admitted she “would giggle” about Brand’s alleged behavior because she was 22 at the time “and it was overwhelming.”
“It took a lot for him to stop,” she claimed about the fellow comedian. “It’s funny now to reckon with that and be like, ‘Oh, that was a physical assault, wasn’t it?'”
Long noted that while the comedy culture was incredibly “toxic” back then, she’s noticed a positive shift in the industry in recent years.
“I am very grateful for the inroads that have been made by everyone else,” Long shared, adding that she “looks forward to the next 10 years” of more men being exposed for their past behavior.
Long then declared, “Please let me say this very clearly: All other misogynists in comedy, we are coming for you, and I hope you never sleep again.”
Brand, 51, was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a London court last week.
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The “Get Him to the Greek” star was sentenced to 10 years and six months on Monday in the case, which involved six accusers.
As Page Six reported, Brand is currently incarcerated at HMP Wandsworth in London, which has a reputation for alleged inhumane living conditions.
But Brand is expected to be moved to a different facility based on “safety, security and rehabilitation needs” in a few weeks, senior solicitor Kally Sahota told us.
Brand, who denied all allegations related to his trial, remains under investigation by the Metropolitan Police over two additional allegations of rape.
Additionally, Page Six exclusively learned that another woman in the US has come forward with claims she was victimized by Brand.
The alleged victim is currently in communication with high-profile attorney Gloria Allred regarding her options.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226.
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