Russell Model performed a gig in London to 1000’s of followers final evening (September 16), hours after allegations of sexual assault have been made in opposition to him.
On Friday evening (September 15), Model denied what he termed “very severe prison allegations” in a video, earlier than the actor, comic and presenter was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse following an investigation by Channel 4, The Instances and The Sunday Instances. Model has denied all of the allegations.
On Saturday evening, Model went forward together with his gig on the 2,000-capacity Troubabour Wembley Park Theatre in London regardless of the allegations being made.
The efficiency was delayed by 45 minutes from its deliberate begin time of 7pm, reportedly on account of Model being caught in site visitors.
A video posted by MailOnline seems to point out Model being given a standing ovation by followers, whereas Deadline report that he advised the group on the venue: “I like you. I like you. Thanks. There’s some issues I can’t speak about and hopefully, you admire that I’m gonna provide you with every part I’ve received.”
Others have been seen gathering inside and out of doors the venue and sharing their perception of Model’s innocence as regards to the allegations.
Whereas the documentary aired final evening, #RussellBrand carried out a scheduled gig at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. He alluded to the accusations and advised the viewers there have been issues he needed to speak about however couldn’t. pic.twitter.com/ERgKaKprb9
— Lilly inLondon (@Lillyin_London) September 17, 2023
The allegations in opposition to Model relate to a seven 12 months interval “on the peak of his fame” between 2006 and 2013 based on The Sunday Instances and are available from 4 girls, one in every of whom was 16 on the time. On the time of the allegations, Model was a presenter for BBC Radio 2 and Channel 4.
One of many girls alleged that Model raped her in opposition to a wall in his LA dwelling and that she went on to be handled at a rape disaster centre the identical day. One other alleged that Model assaulted her when she was aged 16 throughout an emotionally abusive and controlling relationship.
A 3rd lady claims that Model sexually assaulted her in Los Angeles and later threatened to take authorized motion if she spoke in regards to the allegation to anybody else. A fourth lady described being sexually assaulted by Model and likewise claimed he was each bodily and emotionally abusive in the direction of her.
Within the Dispatches particular on Channel 4 that aired on Saturday evening, audio was performed of Model providing to take one in every of his assistants bare to disgraced presenter Jimmy Savile.
The clip confirmed how Model rang Savile in 2007 and was advised they might meet if Model introduced a sister. On explaining he didn’t have a sister, Model then provided to carry a feminine worker, agreeing, on Savile’s request, that she must be bare.
Model mentioned: “I haven’t received any sisters however I’ve received a private assistant…and a part of her job description is that anybody I demand she greets, meets, massages she has to do it. She’s very engaging Jimmy.”
Savile died in 2011 on the age of 84, earlier than his crimes as a baby intercourse abuser and intercourse offender got here to mild. Greater than 450 allegations have been delivered to the police following his loss of life.
