Russell Brand Instagram Account Disabled By Meta Following Conviction
Meta disabled Russell Brand's Instagram and Facebook accounts in London after he received a ten-and-a-half-year prison sentence for rape and sexual assault charges.
Account Removal Confirmed On X
Brand posted on his active X account Wednesday that Meta removed his profile. He shared screenshots showing the message stating his activity did not follow community rules. A spokesperson for Meta confirmed the removal because the account violated company policies. Brand wrote that there was never a Russell Brand according to Meta before thanking Elon Musk.
Sentencing Details And History
Judge Joel Bennathan sentenced the comedian Monday to ten years and six months in prison. The conviction involved one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault against four women between 2004 and 2009. Brand is expected to serve seven years behind bars before release on licence. London's Metropolitan Police said investigators are looking into further allegations from two other women.
Previous Platform Restrictions
YouTube suspended monetization of his channel in 2023 after an investigation revealed behaviour allegations he denies. The platform stated it acted to protect users by violating creator responsibility policy. Meta restricts accounts considered harmful to the community to maintain a safe environment. Brand previously started a YouTube channel during the pandemic which became right-wing and full of conspiracy theories.
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