Comedian Katherine Ryan reacts to Russell Brand's rape conviction
The gist
Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan said Russell Brand's rape conviction left her feeling "grief and relief."
Ryan was among the first industry figures to publicly call out Brand's behavior.
How it unfolded
- 2018Ryan appeared alongside Russell Brand on Comedy Central's Roast Battle, where she reportedly repeatedly accused him of being a "sexual predator" during the recording.
- 2022In an interview with Louis Theroux, Ryan said there was a "predator" in the entertainment industry but could not name him, calling it a "litigious minefield."
- 2023Deadline reported that Ryan had repeatedly accused Brand of being a "sexual predator" during the Roast Battle recording.
Key terms
- barrister
- A type of lawyer in common law systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
- KC
- A senior lawyer, usually a barrister, appointed in Commonwealth realms as a counsel learned in the law.
- Southwark Crown Court
- A Crown Court venue in London that hears serious criminal cases within the English court system.
Source: Wikipedia