Were heard in a number of towns and cities, while slogans have been sprayed in public spaces. Confronted by supporters of the regime for refusing to wear a headscarf in public. This iranian woman remains defiant, despite her picture being taken and being threatened with legal action. Scenes from the streets of karaj a city near irans capital. Its a rebellious act, unthinkable before last years uprising. The unrest was sparked by the death of mahsa amini in custody. The 22 year old was arrested by the Morality Police, accused of not adhering to the strict dress code rules. Chanting her death sparked nationwide protests, which continued for months, with women taking a leading role. One year on, The Mass Street Protests may have died down, but the determination of many iranians to push for Regime Change is unwavering. Mariam took part in the demonstrations since the first day. She says last years events have already brought about fundamental changes to society. I think its like something
Times, the times and dispatches channel 4s investigations programme. And they are saying, as you said, that, yes, the comedian Russell Brand, a very well known figure in the world of entertainment over the last 20 or so years has been accused of rape, Sexual Assaults and Emotional Abuse over a seven year period taking place at the height of his fame. The joint investigation between the three claims that four women have alleged Sexual Assaults between 2006 and 2013. At that time, he was a presenter for bbc radio two, as well as channel 4 and acting in hollywood movies. The newspaper also reported that others have made a range of allegations about brands controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour. Russell brand has denied the allegations, saying his relationships were always consensual. He released a video overnight where he said that serious criminal allegations would be made against him. He said that hed received letters from a tv company and a newspaper containing a litany of aggres
Abusive and predatory behaviour. Brand has denied the allegations. We now have a statement from Russell Brands agents. It reads. Russell brand is performing in london on saturday evening these are pictures of him arriving at the troubador theatre in wembley park. The sold out performance had been due to begin at seven pm, but the audience was told that the start would be put back by at least 45 minutes, as mr brand was delayed. Lets hear from our entertainment correspondent lizo mzimba and a warning the details are disturbing. This joint investigation by the sunday times. The times and channel four dispatches says that four women have made allegations of Sexual Assaults by him between the years 2006 and 2013 during the time of these allegations. Russell brand was probably One Of The Best known celebrities in the country. One of the best known he was presenting on bbc radio two. One of the best known he was presenting on channel four and many, many other places. And he was also, as you
Of street demonstrations. Overnight, Anti Government chants were heard in a number of towns and cities, while slogans have been sprayed in public spaces. Baran abbasi from bbc persian has been looking at whats changed for iranian women in the past year. Confronted by supporters of the regime for refusing to wear a headscarf in public. This iranian woman remains defiant, despite her picture being taken and being threatened with legal action. Scenes from the streets of karaj a city near irans capital. Its a rebellious act, unthinkable before last years uprising. The unrest was sparked by the death of mahsa amini in custody. The 22 year old was arrested by the Morality Police, accused of not adhering to the strict dress code rules. Chanting her death sparked nationwide protests, which continued for months, with women taking a leading role. One year on, The Mass Street Protests may have died down, but the determination of many iranians to push for Regime Change is unwavering. Mariam took p
Authorities have tightened security across the country, to try to prevent a new wave of street demonstrations. Overnight, Anti Government chants were heard in a number of towns and cities, while slogans have been sprayed in public spaces. Baran abbasi from bbc persian, has been looking at whats changed for iranian women in the past year. Confronted by supporters of the regime for refusing to wear a headscarf in public. This iranian woman remains defiant, despite her picture being taken and being threatened with legal action. Scenes from the streets of karaj a city near irans capital. Its a rebellious act, unthinkable before last years uprising. The unrest was sparked by the death of mahsa amini in custody. The 22 year old was arrested by the Morality Police, accused of not adhering to the strict dress code rules. Chanting her death sparked nationwide protests, which continued for months, with women taking a leading role. One year on, The Mass Street Protests may have died down, but the