Russell Brand makes first comments since sexual assault allegations

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(CNN) — Russell Brand has made his first public comments since being accused of rape and sexual assault, thanking followers for “questioning the information they have been presented with” while not addressing the claims. In a YouTube video published by the British comedian on Friday night, Brand – who denies the allegations – spoke of an “extraordinary and distressing week,” accusing the UK government of trying to censor him. Last Saturday, Brit…

Russell Brand speaks for the first time since sexual assault allegations

Russell Brand has made his first public comments following the publication of multiple sexual abuse allegations against him.

Russell Brand makes first public comments since sexual assault allegations

In a YouTube video published by the British comedian on Friday night, Brand – who denies the allegations – spoke of an "extraordinary and distressing week," accusing the U.K. government of trying to censor him.

Russell Brand makes first public comments since sexual assault allegations

In a YouTube video published by the British comedian on Friday night, Brand – who denies the allegations – spoke of an "extraordinary and distressing week," accusing the U.K. government of trying to censor him.

Russell Brand makes first public comments since sexual assault allegations

In a YouTube video published by the British comedian on Friday night, Brand – who denies the allegations – spoke of an "extraordinary and distressing week," accusing the U.K. government of trying to censor him.

Russell Brand makes first public comments since sexual assault allegations

In a YouTube video published by the British comedian on Friday night, Brand – who denies the allegations – spoke of an "extraordinary and distressing week," accusing the U.K. government of trying to censor him.