Brand, Walliams and MAFS: Is this a reckoning for the entertainment industry?
Summary
Russell Brand was jailed after a jury found him guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Police are investigating further allegations against David Walliams, who denies them, and Married at First Sight UK has been cancelled after rape allegations. The cases followed investigations that began years ago, while the #MeToo movement has encouraged more women to speak up.Key Facts
- A jury at Southwark Crown Court found Russell Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
- Brand was jailed on Monday.
- The Metropolitan Police launched an investigation into further allegations against David Walliams.
- Walliams denies the allegations against him.
- Married at First Sight UK was cancelled following rape allegations involving the show.
- The men accused of rape and sexual misconduct on Married at First Sight UK deny the allegations.
- An independent inquiry upheld dozens of claims against MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace, and he was sacked.
- Wallace said none of the serious allegations against him had been upheld and apologised for any distress caused.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
