British police have launched an investigation into allegations of sexual offenses against comedian Russell Brand, which he denies. The investigation was prompted by a joint investigation from the Times of London, The Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches, which included four women accusing Brand of sexual assault or rape. Brand has expressed his sadness at the allegations and is cooperating with the police, as well as seeking the support of a therapist.
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Russell Brand, an actor and comedian, has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse by four women. His management agency, Tavistock Wood Management Agency, has terminated their professional ties with him and released a statement saying they were "horribly misled" by him. Brand performed a sold-out stand-up show on Saturday, alluding to the allegations but not discussing them. No charges have been filed against him yet.
A former British Army soldier facing terrorism charges has escaped from a London prison, prompting a massive manhunt. Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, was reported missing from Wandsworth prison and is believed to have crawled under a delivery van wearing chef's garb. He is accused of planting fake bombs at a military base and violating the Official Secrets Act. Police are conducting checks at airports and have appealed to the public for help, but no information has been released on Khalife's whereabouts.