Met police chief urges potential victims of Russell Brand to come forward
Mark Rowley says he would not be surprised if many more people emerged with allegations against convicted rapist
TL;DR
- Scotland Yard's chief, Mark Rowley, has called for anyone with new allegations against Russell Brand to come forward.
- Brand was recently convicted of rape and sexual assault.
- The Metropolitan police are investigating two further rape allegations against Brand.
- Rowley anticipates that "many more" alleged victims might emerge.
- Concerns have been raised about power imbalances in the industry that may deter victims from speaking out.
- Experts and politicians have commented on 'rape myths' and 'victim blaming' potentially present in rape trials.