Whenever allegations like those against Russell Brand come to light, a reliable contingent of observers questions why a survivor might hesitate to speak out or choose not to go to the police, writes Holly Thomas, who argues that reactions to Brand’s accusers amplifies why much of the answer to that unfair question is, sadly, evergreen.
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Following allegations being made against Russell Brand, which he strongly denies, some stars close to the former Big Brother's Big Mouth host have spoken out about the claims, with others choosing to remain silent