# Russell Brand: What happened inside the courtroom?

https://mins.news/en/video/133250

- BBC News, 2026-11-06 23:30 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWR-DSZppLI

> Russell Brand’s conviction for rape and sexual assault has renewed scrutiny of the actor and comedian, who cultivated a provocative, promiscuous image before becoming a right-wing influencer. A BBC journalist who followed his trial discusses what unfolded and what the case says about the promises and limits of the MeToo movement.

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