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Publishers Drop Russell Brand Titles After Rape Conviction

Book publishers withdraw titles following the comedian's conviction, while police urge more victims to come forward and officials call for industry reform.

24 publishers · 72 articles · first seen 2 Nov 2026 · updated 2h ago

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24 publishers have covered this in 72 articles since 2 Nov 2026. Deadline published first, on 2 November at 11:43 UTC; Variety followed 46 min later. The most recent article, from ABC News, appeared on 7 November at 05:03 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: Variety (major outlet), The Hollywood Reporter (major outlet), The Guardian (major outlet), News Feed (major outlet), The New York Times (major outlet), CBS News (major outlet), Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera (major outlet), The Hill (major outlet), NPR Politics (major outlet), politico.com (major outlet), ABC News (major outlet), Deadline and 12 more, all listed under Sources below.

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How it unfolded

Every source in the order it published.

  1. DeadlineRussell Brand’s Defense Argues Channel 4 Film “Poisoned Well Of Justice Deliberately”
  2. VarietyRussell Brand Is Not ‘Some Kind of Psychopath Who Rapes People and Thinks It’s Normal,’ Defense Lawyer Says in Closing Argument
  3. The Hollywood ReporterRussell Brand Is “Not a Psychopath Who Rapes People and Thinks It’s Normal,” Says Defense in Trial’s Closing Arguments
  4. BBC EntertainmentChannel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears
  5. The GuardianRussell Brand is not a ‘psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal’, court told
  6. Rolling StoneRussell Brand’s Lawyer Claims Rape and Assault Allegations Are ‘Contaminated’
  7. Variety AustraliaRussell Brand Is Not ‘Some Kind of Psychopath Who Rapes People and Thinks It’s Normal,’ Defence Lawyer Says in Closing Argument
  8. BBC EntertainmentJury in Russell Brand rape trial begins considering verdicts
  9. DeadlineRussell Brand Trial: Jury Begins Verdict Deliberations
  10. The GuardianJury in Russel Brand rape and sexual assault trial retires to consider verdicts
  11. Show 62 later sources
    1. Rolling StoneJury Begins Deliberation in Russell Brand’s Rape and Sexual Assault Trial
    2. QuartzDie Jury beginnt mit den Beratungen im Vergewaltigungs- und sexuellen Missbrauchsprozess gegen Russell Brand.
    3. Times of IndiaRussell Brand jury begins deliberations on seven sexual offence charges
    4. DeadlineRussell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape
    5. DeadlineRussell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape & Sexual Assault
    6. News FeedRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
    7. The New York TimesRussell Brand Is Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault
    8. VarietyRussell Brand Found Guilty of One Count of Rape and Three Counts of Sexual Assault
    9. The A.V. ClubRussell Brand found guilty of rape
    10. Rolling StoneRussell Brand Found Guilty in Rape Trial
    11. The Hollywood ReporterRussell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault at London Trial
    12. CBS NewsRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
    13. The GuardianRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
    14. France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesBritish comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault
    15. BBC NewsRussell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assault
    16. ConsequenceRussell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault in British Court
    17. BBC EntertainmentThe Russell Brand I saw in court was not the flamboyant character most people will know
    18. The GuardianMisogyny and sexism of Russell Brand case have not gone away, say TV insiders
    19. QuartzRussell Brand wegen Vergewaltigung und dreifacher sexueller Nötigung in London für schuldig befunden.
    20. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault by UK court
    21. NMERussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
    22. South China Morning PostBritish actor Russell Brand faces prison after rape, sexual assault conviction
    23. The New York TimesTimeline: How Russell Brand Went From Comedy Star to Convicted Rapist
    24. The HillRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
    25. Deutsche WelleBritish comedian and actor Russel Brand found guilty of rape
    26. Deutsche WelleBritish comedian and actor Russell Brand found guilty of rape
    27. BBC NewsRussell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say
    28. NPR PoliticsRussell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term
    29. politico.comRFK Jr. ally Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
    30. BBC EntertainmentRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
    31. DeadlineRussell Brand’s Lawyer Rounds On Journalist Who Exposed Brand’s Behavior Outside Court
    32. Variety AustraliaRussell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault in London Trial; Taken Into Custody
    33. The Guardian‘Our work’s not done’: Russell Brand detective urges other potential victims to come forward
    34. DeadlineRussell Brand Trial Reveals Worst & Best Of TV Industry That Protected, Then Exposed A Predator
    35. The New York TimesHow British Law Informed Russell Brand Trial Coverage
    36. QuartzRussell Brand wegen 1 Vergewaltigung und 3 Sexualdelikten in London für schuldig befunden.
    37. Latest articlesRussell Brand guilty of rape and three sexual assaults
    38. The GuardianMet police chief urges potential victims of Russell Brand to come forward
    39. DeadlineBritish Comedy Producer Who “Laughed” During Russell Brand Assault Dropped From BBC & Apple Shows
    40. France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines'Sleazy', 'manipulative' and 'ruthless': Russell Brand convicted of rape, sexual assault
    41. DeadlineRussell Brand Trial: Katy Perry Omitted By Prosecutors
    42. VarietyProducer Accused of ‘Laughing’ During Russell Brand Assault ‘Steps Back’ From Head of Comedy Role
    43. NMERussell Brand police interview video released following guilty verdict: “I had countless sexual encounters”
    44. VarietyRussell Brand’s Marriage to Katy Perry Blocked From Being Mentioned by Prosecution in Rape Trial
    45. BBC EntertainmentMet Police boss 'wouldn't be surprised' if more allegations made about Brand
    46. DeadlineBear Grylls Speaks Out After Getting Heat For Baptizing Russell Brand: “It Is Right That Justice Has Been Served”
    47. VarietyBear Grylls Speaks Out on Russell Brand Verdict After Helping Baptize Him: ‘Justice Has Now Been Served’ and the Victims Are ‘Heroes’
    48. The GuardianWeeks before rape conviction, Russell Brand was featured speaker for Maha group allied with RFK Jr
    49. BBC EntertainmentHow 2000s lad culture helped Russell Brand to hide in plain sight
    50. DeadlineInternational Insider: Russell Brand Guilty; AFM Fires Up; Trudie Styler Interview
    51. BBC EntertainmentKatherine Ryan says she feels 'grief and relief' after Russell Brand conviction
    52. The GuardianRussell Brand barrister reports himself to bar watchdog after confronting Sunday Times journalist
    53. MedPageToday.com - medical news for physiciansRFK Jr. Ally Guilty of Rape; SAMHSA Worker Dies of Suicide; Conflicts at USPSTF
    54. DeadlineKatherine Ryan Feeling “Grief & Relief” Over Russell Brand Conviction After Calling Him A “Sexual Predator” On Comedy Central’s ‘Roast Battle’
    55. VarietyKatherine Ryan Called Russell Brand a ‘Sexual Predator’ on Comedy Central in 2018. She’s Feeling ‘Grief and Relief’ After Brand Convicted of Rape
    56. The New York TimesPolice Chief Says He ‘Wouldn’t Be Surprised’ by Further Russell Brand Accusations
    57. France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesBritish comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults
    58. The GuardianRussell Brand rape conviction must be ‘wake-up call’, says culture secretary
    59. The GuardianRussell Brand suspected to have attacked at least 10 other women
    60. The New York TimesSome Publishers Drop Russell Brand After Rape Conviction
    61. QuartzDie Polizei untersucht zwei weitere Vergewaltigungsvorwürfe gegen Russell Brand.
    62. ABC NewsRussell Brand's convictions renew spotlight on media — and a culture — that may have looked away

Sources

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  1. Russell Brand's convictions renew spotlight on media — and a culture — that may have looked away ABC News ·
  2. Some Publishers Drop Russell Brand After Rape Conviction The New York Times ·
  3. Russell Brand suspected to have attacked at least 10 other women The Guardian ·
  4. Russell Brand rape conviction must be ‘wake-up call’, says culture secretary The Guardian ·
  5. Police Chief Says He ‘Wouldn’t Be Surprised’ by Further Russell Brand Accusations The New York Times ·
  6. Katherine Ryan Called Russell Brand a ‘Sexual Predator’ on Comedy Central in 2018. She’s Feeling ‘Grief and Relief’ After Brand Convicted of Rape Variety ·
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  1. Russell Brand barrister reports himself to bar watchdog after confronting Sunday Times journalist The Guardian ·
  2. Weeks before rape conviction, Russell Brand was featured speaker for Maha group allied with RFK Jr The Guardian ·
  3. Bear Grylls Speaks Out on Russell Brand Verdict After Helping Baptize Him: ‘Justice Has Now Been Served’ and the Victims Are ‘Heroes’ Variety ·
  4. Russell Brand’s Marriage to Katy Perry Blocked From Being Mentioned by Prosecution in Rape Trial Variety ·
  5. Producer Accused of ‘Laughing’ During Russell Brand Assault ‘Steps Back’ From Head of Comedy Role Variety ·
  6. Met police chief urges potential victims of Russell Brand to come forward The Guardian ·
  7. How British Law Informed Russell Brand Trial Coverage The New York Times ·
  8. ‘Our work’s not done’: Russell Brand detective urges other potential victims to come forward The Guardian ·
  9. Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault in London Trial; Taken Into Custody Variety Australia ·
  10. RFK Jr. ally Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault politico.com ·
  11. Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term NPR Politics ·
  12. Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault The Hill ·
  13. Timeline: How Russell Brand Went From Comedy Star to Convicted Rapist The New York Times ·
  14. Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault by UK court Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
  15. Misogyny and sexism of Russell Brand case have not gone away, say TV insiders The Guardian ·
  16. Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault The Guardian ·
  17. Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault CBS News ·
  18. Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault at London Trial The Hollywood Reporter ·
  19. Russell Brand Found Guilty of One Count of Rape and Three Counts of Sexual Assault Variety ·
  20. Russell Brand Is Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault The New York Times ·
  21. Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault News Feed ·
  22. Jury in Russel Brand rape and sexual assault trial retires to consider verdicts The Guardian ·
  23. Russell Brand Is Not ‘Some Kind of Psychopath Who Rapes People and Thinks It’s Normal,’ Defence Lawyer Says in Closing Argument Variety Australia ·
  24. Russell Brand is not a ‘psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal’, court told The Guardian ·
  25. Russell Brand Is “Not a Psychopath Who Rapes People and Thinks It’s Normal,” Says Defense in Trial’s Closing Arguments The Hollywood Reporter ·
  26. Russell Brand Is Not ‘Some Kind of Psychopath Who Rapes People and Thinks It’s Normal,’ Defense Lawyer Says in Closing Argument Variety ·
  27. Die Polizei untersucht zwei weitere Vergewaltigungsvorwürfe gegen Russell Brand. Quartz
  28. British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
  29. Katherine Ryan Feeling “Grief & Relief” Over Russell Brand Conviction After Calling Him A “Sexual Predator” On Comedy Central’s ‘Roast Battle’ Deadline
  30. RFK Jr. Ally Guilty of Rape; SAMHSA Worker Dies of Suicide; Conflicts at USPSTF MedPageToday.com - medical news for physicians
  31. Katherine Ryan says she feels 'grief and relief' after Russell Brand conviction BBC Entertainment
  32. International Insider: Russell Brand Guilty; AFM Fires Up; Trudie Styler Interview Deadline
  33. How 2000s lad culture helped Russell Brand to hide in plain sight BBC Entertainment
  34. Bear Grylls Speaks Out After Getting Heat For Baptizing Russell Brand: “It Is Right That Justice Has Been Served” Deadline
  35. Met Police boss 'wouldn't be surprised' if more allegations made about Brand BBC Entertainment
  36. Russell Brand police interview video released following guilty verdict: “I had countless sexual encounters” NME
  37. Russell Brand Trial: Katy Perry Omitted By Prosecutors Deadline
  38. 'Sleazy', 'manipulative' and 'ruthless': Russell Brand convicted of rape, sexual assault France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
  39. British Comedy Producer Who “Laughed” During Russell Brand Assault Dropped From BBC & Apple Shows Deadline
  40. Russell Brand guilty of rape and three sexual assaults Latest articles
  41. Russell Brand wegen 1 Vergewaltigung und 3 Sexualdelikten in London für schuldig befunden. Quartz
  42. Russell Brand Trial Reveals Worst & Best Of TV Industry That Protected, Then Exposed A Predator Deadline
  43. Russell Brand’s Lawyer Rounds On Journalist Who Exposed Brand’s Behavior Outside Court Deadline
  44. Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault BBC Entertainment
  45. Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say BBC News
  46. British comedian and actor Russel Brand found guilty of rape Deutsche Welle
  47. British comedian and actor Russell Brand found guilty of rape Deutsche Welle
  48. British actor Russell Brand faces prison after rape, sexual assault conviction South China Morning Post
  49. Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault NME
  50. Russell Brand wegen Vergewaltigung und dreifacher sexueller Nötigung in London für schuldig befunden. Quartz
  51. The Russell Brand I saw in court was not the flamboyant character most people will know BBC Entertainment
  52. Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault in British Court Consequence
  53. Russell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assault BBC News
  54. British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
  55. Russell Brand Found Guilty in Rape Trial Rolling Stone
  56. Russell Brand found guilty of rape The A.V. Club
  57. Russell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape Deadline
  58. Russell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape & Sexual Assault Deadline
  59. Russell Brand jury begins deliberations on seven sexual offence charges Times of India
  60. Die Jury beginnt mit den Beratungen im Vergewaltigungs- und sexuellen Missbrauchsprozess gegen Russell Brand. Quartz
  61. Jury Begins Deliberation in Russell Brand’s Rape and Sexual Assault Trial Rolling Stone
  62. Russell Brand Trial: Jury Begins Verdict Deliberations Deadline
  63. Jury in Russell Brand rape trial begins considering verdicts BBC Entertainment
  64. Russell Brand’s Lawyer Claims Rape and Assault Allegations Are ‘Contaminated’ Rolling Stone
  65. Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears BBC Entertainment
  66. Russell Brand’s Defense Argues Channel 4 Film “Poisoned Well Of Justice Deliberately” Deadline

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  • Russell Brand
  • Lisa Nandy
  • Mark Rowley
  • Katherine Ryan
  • Bear Grylls
  • Katy Perry
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