The Russell Brand verdict is a landmark victory for the understanding of consent
The conviction of the comedian for rape and sexual assault upholds the vital principle that women can say no, even after they’ve said yes
TL;DR
- Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault, facing a substantial jail sentence.
- The verdict is considered a landmark victory for the understanding of consent, emphasizing that consent can be withdrawn.
- Brand's past behavior involved exploitation and disregard for consent, as evidenced by his texts and treatment of victims.
- The article critiques the industry and societal factors that enabled Brand's behavior for an extended period.
- Several victims worked in media during the 2000s, facing workplace environments where reporting harassment was risky.
- New laws requiring employers to protect staff from sexual harassment are a result of years of negative experiences.
- Brand's career included numerous controversies across different media platforms before his conviction.
- He reinvented himself on YouTube and later on the Maga circuit, possibly feeling untouchable.
- The conviction is seen as a liberation for women who felt trapped or dismissed due to similar experiences.