Timeline: How Russell Brand Went From Comedy Star to Convicted Rapist

From The New York Times - Arts 5 Nov 2026, 15:02 UTC 1 min read

The comedian, actor and YouTuber has had ups and downs throughout a tumultuous career. A conviction on charges of rape and sexual assault was a new low.

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