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Media industry still has a problem with sexual abuse, UK minister says
- Secretary Lisa Nandy warned on Sunday that sexual exploitation remains a problem in Britain's media industries, stating such crimes are "probably happening today" despite recent legal developments.
- Russell Brand was convicted at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, facing a "significant custodial term" that renewed industry scrutiny.
- Channel cancelled Married at First Sight last week following misconduct allegations, reflecting Nandy's concern that institutions fail to protect those coming forward because "speaking up has a very heavy cost."
- The Prime Minister described Brand's actions as "horrifying" and praised victims' bravery, while Andy Burnham announced plans to review how rape cases are conducted in court to protect victims.
- Further allegations against Brand appear likely, prompting officials to consider making whistleblower protections mandatory for media organizations to address the ongoing exploitation Nandy insists remains unresolved.
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Media industry still has a problem with sexual abuse, UK minister says
Britain's culture minister, Lisa Nandy, said on Sunday there was still a problem with sexual abuse in the media industry after Russell Brand, once a high-profile comedian and actor, was convicted of raping a woman and sexually assaulting three more.
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British Culture, Media and Sport Minister Lisa Nandy believes that media organizations are not doing enough to protect women from sexual misconduct and rape. She is referring to the case of comedian Russell Brand, who was found guilty last week of rape and multiple...
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