Russell Brand has been barred from monetizing his YouTube content due to allegations of sexual assault.
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YouTube cited its Creator Responsibility policy, which takes action if a creator's off-platform behavior harms the community.
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The allegations against Brand came to light following a joint investigation by UK news outlets.
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Four women, including one who was 16, accused Brand of sexual assault in the investigation.
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YouTube's decision applies to all channels owned or operated by Brand, including those associated with controversial figures.
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Brand's main YouTube account has 6.6 million subscribers and features videos with provocative titles.
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He has also been suspended from the YouTube Partner Program, preventing him from using an alternate channel.
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Brand has faced consequences on other platforms and partnerships, including being dropped by his talent agency and publisher.
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A charity organization that worked with Brand's Stay Free Foundation also severed ties due to the allegations.
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Brand's standup tour has been postponed in light of the allegations.
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