Russell Brand’s Instagram, Facebook accounts deactivated after jail sentence

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

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

The 51-year-old was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison at Southwark Crown Court on Monday and will be placed on the sex offenders’ register for life.

A notice 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, Brand’s team shared a screenshot of the notice on X, stating: “There never was a Russell Brand, according to Meta. Thank God for Elon Musk. Stay tuned.”

Musk, X’s owner, had described the sentencing as “unjust”.

YouTube and Rumble have, however, retained his content.