Meta permanently deletes Russell Brand’s accounts after 10-year sentence

Meta has deactivated Russell Brand’s Instagram and Facebook accounts after he was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for four sexual offences.

Meta has deactivated British former comedian and actor Russell Brand’s Instagram and Facebook accounts following his conviction for four sexual offences, Peoples Gazette reports.

The move came two days after the 51-year-old was jailed for 10 years and six months at Southwark Crown Court on Monday. He will also be placed on the sex offenders’ register for life.

A notice displayed on Meta’s platform said, “Our technology found your account, or activity on it, doesn’t follow our rules. As a result, a member of our team took action. No one can see or find your account and you can’t use it. All your information will be permanently deleted. You cannot request another review of this decision.”

Reacting on Wednesday night, Mr Brand’s team shared the notice on X, stating, “There never was a Russell Brand, according to Meta. Thank God for Elon Musk. Stay tuned.”

X owner Elon Musk, a prominent Brand supporter, had described the sentencing as “unjust”.

However, YouTube and Rumble, his other income-generating platforms, have retained his content.