YouTube suspends Russell Brand after sexual assault allegations

YouTube has blocked Russell Brand from profiting off its platform in response to the sexual assault accusations made against the comedian.

The video channel took action after a report this past weekend that several rape and sexual assault allegations had been made against Brand. Several media platforms have taken measures in response, which include the BBC’s decision to pull down his content and publishers placing his book deal on hold.

Russell Brand leaves the Troubabour Wembley Park theater in northwest London after performing a comedy set on Sept. 16, 2023. Three British news organizations are reporting that the comedian and social influencer has been accused of rape, sexual assault, and abuse based on allegations from four women who knew him over a seven-year period at the height of his fame. Brand denied the allegations.

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YouTube announced on Tuesday that it had “suspended monetization” on Brand’s channel for violating its “creator responsibility policy.”

“If a creator’s off-platform behavior harms our users, employees, or ecosystem, we take action to protect the community,” the platform said.

Brand has a massive following on YouTube, with more than 6.6 million subscribers who listen to his perspective on “wellness” and current events.

Four women have accused Brand of sexual assault allegations, which were reported by the Times of London, the Sunday Times, and Channel 4, a British television network. Police in the United Kingdom also stated they will investigate the allegations.

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Brand released a video response on social media, “absolutely” rejecting any of the allegations. He described the claims as “extremely egregious and aggressive attacks” in a video that was nearly three minutes long.

The U.K. comedian also stated that he has postponed all of his comedy shows. “We are postponing these few remaining addiction charity fundraiser shows, we don’t like doing it — but we know you’ll understand,” Brand’s management said.