# Russell Brand Instagram Account Removed After Rape Conviction

> Meta disables Russell Brand's Instagram following rape conviction.
- Title: Russell Brand Instagram Account Removed After Rape Conviction
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: russell brand, meta, instagram, rape conviction, uk jury, sexual assault, TheWrap
- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/russell-brand-instagram-account-disabled-meta-rape-conviction
- Author: Daren DeFrank
- Published: 2026-11-12T01:30:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: russell brand, meta, instagram, rape conviction, uk jury, sexual assault, entertainment, culture, business
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.