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Russell Brand's Instagram Removed By Meta After Rape Conviction
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Pat Saperstein
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Meta has removed Russell Brand's Instagram account following his recent rape conviction in London. Brand confirmed the suspension by sharing a screenshot of the notification from the platform.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing debate regarding the power of social media platforms to deplatform public figures following criminal convictions.
Russell Brand, who was convicted of rape last week in London, posted on X Wednesday that his Instagram account has been removed by Meta.
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