Russell Brand and the unfinished MeToo reckoning

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. (Photo: British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court, London. Credit: James Manning/Press Association) Producer: Cat Farnsworth and Mhairi MacKenzie Executive producer: Martine Powers Digital producer: Charlie Firth Technical producer: Ben Andrews Sound engineer: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China Collins