The women interviewed stated that despite being long labeled a Hollywood “lothario,” their public persona served to conceal what they characterized as a troubling pattern of predatory behavior.
Some said that because of Brand’s prominence and influential position in the entertainment industry, they kept quiet for years.
“I absolutely refute the very serious allegations that have been made against me,” Brand stated in a video published after the documentary aired, refuting all of the accusations.
He went on to say that his previous partnerships were “absolutely always consensual” and implied that the charges were a part of a larger media campaign.
However, the investigation and the criticism grew. According to detectives, the Crown Prosecution Service authorized formal charges.
