From TheWrap · Daren DeFrank · · 50s
Russell Brand Instagram Account Removed After Rape Conviction
Meta disables Russell Brand's Instagram following rape conviction.
In brief
Meta disables Russell Brand's Instagram following rape conviction. Meta removed Russell Brand's Instagram account after a UK jury found him guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Originally reported by TheWrap.
Instagram Account Disabled
Meta removed Russell Brand's Instagram account after a UK jury found him guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
Meta Spokesperson Confirms
Meta confirmed the account was taken down because it violates their policies.
Brand's Legal Outcome
Brand received a 10-year and six-month prison sentence after being found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
Previous Charges and Timeline
Brand was initially charged with five counts of rape and sexual assault in April 2025, with additional charges in December 2025.
Here's the gist
Meta removed Russell Brand's Instagram account after a UK jury found him guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
