Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault
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Meta suspends Russell Brand’s Instagram and Facebook accounts after rape conviction

Meta is shutting down Russell Brand's Instagram account following his rape conviction, the British comedian claims in a post on X.

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Russell Brand has posted screenshots of a message from the social media giant. “We have suspended your account,” it says, adding: “Your account, or your activity on it, does not comply with our policies.”

Brand was convicted on November 5 of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was sentenced to ten years and six months in prison on Monday.

Russell Brand's Instagram account had more than 5 million followers. His Facebook account, followed by 6.2 million users, has also been suspended, writes Deadline.

“Russell Brand never existed, according to @Meta. Thank God for @elonmusk. Keep your eyes peeled,” Brand writes on X.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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