Netflix faces backlash for keeping Russell Brand’s comedy special after conviction

Netflix classifies the special as TV-MA.The move has prompted mixed reactions.

Some have called for Netflix to remove the special, with one questioning why the company had previously dropped Kevin Spacey from the final season of House of Cards.Netflix resumed production without Spacey after sexual misconduct allegations emerged in 2017 and shelved his film Gore, which was awaiting release.Others questioned whether Brand continues to receive payments from the special, while some criticised Netflix’s decision to keep it available.Brand was sentenced to….

He denied the charges and was acquitted of three other counts.

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