Brand conviction shines light on entertainment industry's culture of silence

Straits Times5 November 2026, 18:22 UTCUnited Kingdom

LONDON, Nov 5 - Russell Brand's conviction for sex crimes has renewed scrutiny of how Britain's entertainment industry has treated high-profile performers accused of abusing their power, with some women saying they feared speaking out could damage their careers.

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