Russell Brand Will Lose a Lot of Money After this Major Setback Amid Disturbing S*xual Assault Allegations
Russell Brand, a well-known comedian and actor, is in an awful situation after being accused of r*pe and s*xual assault by four different women. On his social media pages, Brand has vehemently refuted these charges, but they have shocked the entertainment sector and negatively impacted his career in comedy, and in Hollywood.
Due to the growing claims, his management company, which has long been his representative, made the unexpected decision to cut off its relationship with him. Following a thorough investigation by several U.K. news organizations, these allegations were made public and revealed serious allegations of s*xual assault that reportedly occurred between 2006 and 2013. Brand’s professional life has been severely rocked by this controversy, and it is now unclear how well he will fare in the entertainment industry. But as of now, he is on the verge of losing a lot of money because of these allegations.
Russell Brand suffers a severe financial setback
Russell Brand, 48, has been charged with r*pe, assault, and emotional abuse allegedly occurring between 2006 and 2013. At that time he was at the height of his career, appearing in Hollywood movies, and working for the BBC, and Channel 4. Brand strongly denies these accusations, claiming that all of his relationships were mutually consenting.
The comedian is facing a significant financial blow as YouTube has suspended his ability to earn money on the platform due to allegations of r*pe and s*xual assault. This suspension is a serious fall for Brand because it prevents his videos from earning money through YouTube’s partner program.
The BBC has also taken action by removing a number of programs starring Brand from its iPlayer and Sounds streaming services. This action is consistent with those taken by other broadcasters, such as Comedy Central and Channel 4, who have also erased old episodes of the comedian’s shows.
Russell Brand is under further investigation by the BBC
By starting an investigation into whether Russell Brand used their taxis to pick up a 16-year-old girl from school, the BBC has taken a significant step. This action coincides with the removal of all of the comedian’s shows from the BBC’s current services. While working for the BBC, Brand is accused of using company-provided cars to drive his young girlfriend around London.
Tim Davie, the director general of the BBC, has launched a detailed investigation into Brand’s actions between 2006 and 2008 when he broadcast programs on 6 Music and Radio 2. In a matter of weeks, Davie hopes to wrap up the investigation, which will look into complaints regarding Brand’s behavior while working for BBC and the use of BBC vehicles. Another major change in Brand’s professional life has occurred as a result of his resignation as a director of two businesses that he co-founded with his former agency, John Noel.
Source: BBC
