In the UK, Russell Brand's conviction echoes #MeToo and the Weinstein case
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Le Monde [en] · Western Europe
British media investigations in 2023 led to the trial of the former presenter and comedian, who was sentenced Monday to 10 years and 6 months in prison for rape and sexual assault. The media also played a significant role in the arrest of Thomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, on child sexual abuse charges.
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