Another UK comedian accused of sexual misconduct

LONDON — British actor-comedian Russell Brand may have been sent to prison for rape and sexual assault, but the wider soul-searching over celebrities getting away with sexual misconduct in the UK is far from over. A day after Brand was jailed, a second British comedian — David Walliams — was in the headlines, accused of using his fame and status to prey on young female fans, including teens, for sex. Walliams, a feted children’s author and TV personality, had sought a court injunction to block two news organizations from publishing the allegations against him. But a judge dismissed his bid last […]...Keep on reading: Another UK comedian accused of sexual misconduct

Nov 11, 2026 - 19:00
Another UK comedian accused of sexual misconduct
LONDON — British actor-comedian Russell Brand may have been sent to prison for rape and sexual assault, but the wider soul-searching over celebrities getting away with sexual misconduct in the UK is far from over. A day after Brand was jailed, a second British comedian — David Walliams — was in the headlines, accused of using his fame and status to prey on young female fans, including teens, for sex. Walliams, a feted children’s author and TV personality, had sought a court injunction to block two news organizations from publishing the allegations against him. But a judge dismissed his bid last […]...

Keep on reading: Another UK comedian accused of sexual misconduct

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