Meta disabled Russell Brand's Instagram and Facebook accounts following his rape conviction.

What it means

Meta has disabled Russell Brand's Instagram and Facebook accounts following his conviction for rape and sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court, where he was sentenced to 10.5 years in prison. The action aligns with Meta's policy of removing accounts belonging to individuals designated as 'dangerous individuals' after a criminal conviction, though Brand's team criticized the move on X, noting he continues to post on that platform.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is well-supported by multiple reputable news outlets (BBC, The Independent, The Times, New York Post) reporting the same core facts, all citing Meta's policy and the conviction. The reporting sits close to the primary source: Meta's own policy and the court's conviction, with no contradictory evidence surfaced.

How new

Genuinely new: the accounts were disabled on 12 November 2026, just days after Brand's 10.5-year sentence was handed down on 10 November 2026.

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• New York Post — first to publish