Los Angeles, November 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Actor and comedian Russell Brand’s social media accounts have reportedly been taken down by Meta following his conviction on rape and sexual assault charges.
Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison by London’s Southwark Crown Court after being found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women.
He had faced seven charges involving six women over alleged incidents between 1999 and 2009. These included three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault. The jury acquitted him of the remaining three charges. The offences for which he was convicted took place between 2004 and 2009, while the allegations first became public in September 2023.
The 51-year-old denied all the charges, maintaining that his sexual relationships were consensual. Police are also investigating two further rape allegations against him. Brand has pleaded not guilty to separate rape and sexual assault charges relating to two women, allegedly committed in London in 2009.
Brand rose to prominence through stand-up comedy, provocative humour and television presenting. He gained international recognition through films such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek and Arthur. He was married to American singer Katy Perry from 2010 to 2012.
In recent years, he built a substantial online following through videos on spirituality, politics and social issues. His public profile has since been overshadowed by the criminal convictions.
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