Prominent British actor convicted of rape and sexual assault British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a London court after dealing with charges spanning more than two decades. A case that occurred following a wave of accusations brought against him during the "MeToo" movement. In September 2023, the brand name was at the center of controversies related to the "MeToo" movement, following the publication of accusations by several women about his sexual behavior. These allegations led to widespread reactions before criminal charges were filed; So YouTube stopped monetizing his channel, and BBC and Channel 4 also removed some of the content related to him. - Link.