Russell Brand Rape Trial Begins in UK.
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UK Law Commission called to limit phone searches in rape cases.
A 2021 Law Commission report found that disclosure of complainants' personal data — texts, therapy notes — deterred rape victims from reporting. Key reforms remain only partially implemented.
YouTube cut Russell Brand's ad revenue after 2023 allegations.
YouTube suspended Brand's monetization in Sept. 2023 under its 'Creator Responsibility' policy. His channel had roughly 6.6M subscribers at the time — representing a major loss of income before any trial began.