On Thursday, global superstar Russell Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, for incidents occurring between 2004 and 2009. The actor, comedian, recent convert to evangelical Christianity, and one-time guest editor of the New Statesman has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on Monday. The trial, which lasted only four weeks, delved into the toxic celebrity culture of the late Nineties and Noughties, where famous men felt emboldened to engage in inappropriate behavior. Brand faced a total of seven criminal counts and was acquitted of three. The case sends a powerful message to millions of women, highlighting the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions, regardless of their status.
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