Entertainment · November 11, 2026
Russell Brand’s Instagram Account Removed By Meta After Rape Conviction
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Meta has removed the Facebook and Instagram accounts of Russell Brand following his recent conviction and sentencing for rape and sexual assault. The deactivation occurred days after he was sentenced in London to more than 10 years in prison. Brand's X account, owned by Elon Musk, remains active and was used to share screenshots of Meta's notices, which cited violations of community standards as the reason for the suspensions.
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Meta Takes Down Russell Brand's Instagram After Rape Conviction
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Russell Brand’s Instagram Account Removed By Meta After Rape Conviction
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Russell Brand’s Instagram and Facebook accounts deactived just days after rape conviction
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Meta Removes Russell Brand's Instagram Account After Rape Conviction
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Meta removed Russell Brand's Instagram account.
- The removal occurred after Brand's conviction for rape and sexual assault.
- Meta cited community standards violations in its notice to Brand.
- Brand's X account remains active.
- Screenshots of the Meta suspension notices were posted on Brand's X account on Wednesday.
Reported by only some outlets
- Brand received a 10-year prison sentence.
- Meta also deactivated Brand's Facebook account.
- The trial took place at London’s Southwark Crown Court starting Oct. 12.
- Elon Musk has previously defended Brand and called his sentencing 'unjust'.
Confirmed
- Meta removed Russell Brand's Instagram account after his rape conviction.
- Meta's notice stated Brand's activity did not follow community standards.
- Brand's X account remains active and was used to report the Meta bans.
Reported
- Brand was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison. (New York Post)
- Brand's Facebook profile was also removed. (New York Post)
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