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Coverage dated September 18, 2023

YouTube suspends Russell Brand from earning money off streaming site after sexual assault claims

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Russell Brand's main account has more than 6.6 million subscribers, and he has denied allegations of sexual assault made by four women.

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  1. Foxla

    YouTube suspends Russell Brand from earning money off streaming site after sexual assault claims (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Russell Brand's main account has more than 6.6 million subscribers, and he has denied allegations of sexual assault made by four women.

  2. Forbes

    YouTube Blocks Russell Brand From Making Money On His Channel After Sexual Assault Allegations (opens Forbes)

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    YouTube told Forbes Brand violated the platform’s “creator responsibility policy” and that it had taken steps to “protect the community.”

  3. CNN

    YouTube stops Russell Brand making money from his videos after sexual assault allegations (opens CNN)

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    YouTube has decided to temporarily prevent comedian Russell Brand from making money from his videos following multiple allegations of rape and sexual assault against him.

  4. Newsweek

    Candace Owens blasts YouTube for suspending Russell Brand monetization (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The British comedian and actor has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse by four women.

  5. Gizmodo

    YouTube Demonetizes Russel Brand After Rape Allegations (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    YouTube cut off the flow of money to Russell Brand’s account after a Times of London investigation found four women accused the actor and comedian of rape and sexual assault. The also BBC pulled a variety of programming featuring the disgraced star.

  6. New York Post

    YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off the streaming site after sex assault claims (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    YouTube said monetization of Brand’s account, which has 6.6 million subscribers, has been suspended “following serious allegations against the creator.”

  7. Rolling Stone

    Russell Brand YouTube Channel Monetization Suspended Amid Assault Allegations (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    “If a creator’s off-platform behavior harms our users, employees or ecosystem, we take action,” said a YouTube spokesperson

  8. Wall Street Journal

    YouTube Restricts Actor Russell Brand After Sex-Abuse Allegations (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    The Google-owned video platform blocked the British comedian from making money from ads on its site.

  9. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off streaming site after sex assault claims (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    Richmond Times-Dispatch's feed description

    YouTube said monetization of Brand's account, which has 6.6 million subscribers, has been suspended "following serious allegations against the creator."

  10. Fox News

    YouTube demonetizes Russell Brand after sexual assault allegations, cites his harmful ‘off-platform behavior' (opens Fox News)

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    Video platform YouTube announced it had demonetized Russell Brand's YouTube account following allegations that the comedian sexually assaulted four women years ago.

  11. The Washington Free Beacon

    YouTube Cuts Off Russell Brand’s Ad Revenue After Sexual Assault Allegations (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    YouTube said on Tuesday it had blocked Russell Brand from making money from his online channel after the British actor and comedian was accused of a string of sexual assaults.

  12. Insider

    Russell Brand can no longer make money on YouTube following sexual assault accusations from 4 women (opens Insider)

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    Comedian Russell Brand can no longer make money off his 6.6 million subscriber YouTuber channel following multiple allegations of sexual assault.

  13. NBC News

    YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off his channel (opens NBC News)

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    The BBC also pulled some of the British star's shows from its streaming services following rape and sexual assault allegations against the comedian, who has developed into a "wellness" and conspiracy influencer.

  14. Fortune

    YouTube suspends monetization of ex-Hollywood star's channel after he's accused of rape and sexual assault (opens Fortune)

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    YouTube, owned by Google, said the move had been made as a direct result of serious allegations being made against Russell Brand.

  15. RedState

    Unreal: YouTube Suspends Russell Brand From Making Money on Site Because of Sexual Assault Allegations (opens RedState)

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  16. Newsweek

    Russell Brand set to lose fortune from YouTube advertising ban (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Brand is no longer allowed to make money from his YouTube channel and stands to lose a lot of potential income.

  17. Deadline

    YouTube Suspends Ads On Russell Brand’s Channel After Rape & Sexual Assault Allegations (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    YouTube has suspended revenue on Russell Brand’s channel after the British comedian was accused of rape and sexual assault. YouTube said it had stopped “monetisation” on BrandR…

  18. Avclub

    Russell Brand's YouTube monetization suspended amid assault allegations (opens Avclub)

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    Avclub's feed description

    Russell Brand continues to face fallout after a bombshell report revealed multiple allegations of sexual assault

  19. The Guardian

    YouTube suspends Russell Brand’s revenues from his channel (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Google-owned company says move is due to it ‘violating our creator responsibility policy’

  20. Washington Examiner

    YouTube suspends Russell Brand after sexual assault allegations (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    YouTube has blocked Russell Brand from profiting off its platform in response to the sexual assault accusations made against the comedian.

  21. Al Jazeera

    YouTube cuts off Russell Brand’s ad revenue after assault claims (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Known for his unbridled and risque standup routines, Brand was a major UK star in the early 2000s.

  22. The Daily Caller

    YouTube Demonetizes Russell Brand’s Videos Over Sexual Assault Allegations (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    YouTube blocked comedian Russell Brand from earning money from advertising on his videos, according to the popular video platform on Tuesday.

  23. Newsweek

    Russell Brand's YouTube channel demonetized amid sexual assault allegations (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The move by the streaming platform marks the latest business relationship of Brand's to have been impacted by the allegations.

  24. The Daily Dot

    YouTube demonetizes Russell Brand's channel amid sexual assault allegations (opens The Daily Dot)

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    The Daily Dot's feed description

    Brand previously earned an estimated $2500 - $5000 per YouTube video, posting political and conspiracy theory content.

  25. The Hollywood Reporter

    Russell Brand: YouTube Suspends Monetization on Comedian’s Channel Amid Assault Allegations (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The company added that Brand had violated YouTube's "Creator Responsibility policy."

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