Netflix Faces Criticism for Keeping Russell Brand's Comedy Special
The streaming platform will retain the 2018 special but has stopped recommending it to subscribers following Brand's criminal conviction.
Netflix faces criticism for keeping Russell Brand's 2018 comedy special after his conviction for rape and sexual assault.
Netflix Keeps Russell Brand's Comedy Special
Netflix has faced criticism for keeping British comedian Russell Brand's 2018 comedy special, Re:Birth, on its platform despite his recent criminal conviction.
The streaming platform has decided not to remove the programme completely. However, it will no longer recommend the special to subscribers or display it in standard search results.
Russell Brand's Criminal Conviction
Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women. The offences took place between 2004 and 2009.
Brand denied the charges and was acquitted of three other counts.
Critics Question Netflix's Decision
The decision to keep the comedy special has drawn criticism, with concerns raised about its impact on victims. Netflix has maintained that it prioritises subscribers' freedom to choose what they watch.
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