Russell Brand and the unfinished MeToo reckoning

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  We have a quick warning before we dive into today's show.

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  We're going to be talking in some detail about sexual assault and rape,

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  so please keep that in mind as to when and where you're listening.

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  On Thursday in a London courtroom,

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  the actor Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

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  Six different women accused Brand of sexually assaulting them at various locations between 1999 and 2009.

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  The comedian and YouTuber is expected to be sentenced on Monday

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  and has been told he could face a significant prison sentence.

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  During police interviews in 2023, which have now been released, Brand talked about his previous relationships with women.

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  As I've repeatedly stated publicly and written about extensively,

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  I led a very promiscuous life in the past, which I've spent years openly denouncing.

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  This case and conviction have raised new questions about the promises and limits of the MeToo movement.

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  From the BBC, I'm Asma Khalid in Washington, D.C.

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  And today on The Global Story, we're joined by my BBC colleague Anushka Mutanda-Dougherty,

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  who's been in the courtroom every day for the trial of Russell Brand.

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  You'll hear from her about what this conviction tells us about the relationship between fame, power, and accountability.

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  Anushka, it's a pleasure to have you on The Global Story.

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  Thank you for taking the time on what I'm sure is a very, very busy day for you.

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  Well, thanks for having me.

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  Anushka, you have been in court every day these past few weeks covering Russell Brand's trial.

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