Russell Brand started off as a comedian and presenter in the UK, known for his back-brushed hair and self-proclaimed sex addiction. After fame in the US and a short marriage to Katy Perry, he’s now a big religious influencer.
He’s also now been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a big trial in London. He was found not guilty on three other counts. We will find out how long his sentence is on Monday.
In today’s episode we’re going to answer: who is he, what happened and how does this fits into a wider industry issue?
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