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YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off his channel — The suspension comes following the publication of rape and sexual assault allegations against the British star (www.nbcnews.com)
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YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off his channel — The suspension comes following the publication of rape and sexual assault allegations against the British star::YouTube has blocked Russell Brand from making money off its platform and the BBC pulled some of his shows from its online streaming service in the wake of rape and sexual assault allegations against the comedian-turned-influencer.

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[–] Immersive_Matthew@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Does YouTube have a precedent of blocking people who have allegations? I know little about Russel and his actions, but the way this whole thing has blown up, has me raising an eyebrow. I know his content is exposing of the establishment so I am wondering if we are seeing something here to take him down? Ultimately, justice needs to take place and until then, he should be treated as innocent until proven guilty.

[–] sonovebitch@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

French YouTuber Léo Grasset lost ALL revenue on ALL his videos following (up until now unproven) rape allegations.

Here's a random source in English for you: https://www.tellerreport.com/news/2022-11-30-back-to-the-l%C3%A9o-grasset-case--targeted-by-an-investigation-for-rape.rJPCh24vj.html

"Innocent until proven guilty" doesn't exist for celebrities and YouTube/other platforms become de-facto public juror.

[–] Immersive_Matthew@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Why is Trump on so many social media platforms then?

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

He was President of the United States of America?

[–] Immersive_Matthew@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

So the President above the law? Is this ok?

[–] Honytawk@lemmy.zip -2 points 1 year ago

"Innocent until proven guilty" doesn't exist for Youtube, because they aren't a legal entity.

To them it is "bad publicity means we demonetise your channel" because their customers are the advertisers and they don't want to be next to someone with even accusations of rape.