The Times has published a piece of almost 7,000 words outlining detailed and extensive allegations from women about the behaviour of Russell Brand. The article and the accompanying documentary by Channel 4 are the result of four years of investigative journalism by The Times.

Unlike other public rape and abuse accusations, I developed an opinion on the Brand issue very quickly, and engaged in online discussion about how the allegations matched the way certain predators operated, and if the allegations are true, what the cost may be to those who came in contact with Brand and those who continue to align themselves...