The Independent·3 min read·medium
Russell Brand settles £220,000 lawsuit after failing to write two books
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Annabel Nugent
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Comedian Russell Brand has settled a legal claim for £220,000 after failing to deliver two books to publisher Pan Macmillan. The settlement follows a contract dispute that began before Brand faced separate sexual assault allegations.
Why it matters
The settlement highlights the financial and legal fallout surrounding public figures facing serious criminal allegations.
Comedian had signed a contract to publish two non-fiction books, with an advance of £575,000
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Reports on legal proceedings and contractual obligations without taking a stance on the underlying criminal allegations.
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