Russell Brand: What happened inside the court room?

Russell Brand’s conviction for rape and sexual assault has brought renewed scrutiny to the actor and comedian, who cultivated an image of provocation and promiscuity before embracing an identity as a right-wing influencer. What does his case say about the promises – and limits – of the MeToo movement?

The BBC’s Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty, host of the podcast Fame Under Fire, has been in court throughout the Brand trial. She joins The Global Story’s Asma Khalid to explain what happened – and what the case tells us about the changing culture around sexual misconduct and accountability.

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Timecodes:

0:00 - Disclaimer

0:14 - The downfall of Russell Brand

1.22 - Intro to Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty

1.37 - What was the atmosphere in court when the verdict was announced?

3.35 - What was the reaction of the courtroom?

4.24 - Where does this story begin?

7.11 - Did the Dispatches doc set the stage for the investigation?

8.02 - What was Russell Brand on trial for?

8.41 - Who were the complainants?

10.48 - How did Russell Brand respond in court?

13.19 - What happens to Russell Brand next?

14:45 - What are the reactions to the verdict?

18:00 - Did the legacy of #MeToo have an impact on this trial?