Russell Brand’s X account has shared a cryptic message after the comedian was jailed for 10 and a half years. The post thanked Elon Musk and ended with the words “stay tuned.”
A cryptic message was posted to Russell Brand’s X account, two days after the comedian was jailed for rape and sexual assault.
The 51-year-old was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison on Monday, November 9, at Southwark Crown Court in London. On November 5, a jury found him guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault against four women between 2004 and 2009. He was cleared of two other rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault.
He is currently being held at HMP Wandsworth in southwest London. According to reports, other prisoners have already made up a chant about him and the comedian is reportedly being kept on a vulnerable prisoners’ wing, known as The Block, amid fears he could become a target.
Brand’s Instagram and Facebook removed
On Wednesday night, November 11, a post appeared on Brand’s X account. It included screenshots showing that his Instagram account had been disabled and his Facebook account suspended. Meta’s notice said the account, or activity on it, didn’t follow the platform’s Community Guidelines.
The post read: “There never was a Russell Brand, according to @Meta. Thank God for @elonmusk. Stay tuned.” Elon Musk is the owner of X.
It’s unclear who posted the message, as Brand is in prison. It’s also unclear what “stay tuned” refers to. People in the comments have very opposing opinions. Several commenters say they’re praying for Brand, who was referred to as a “sexual predator,” by the judge.
“Little rapey-wapey-ist has got his publicist to tweet while he’s sitting in a dark cell for his rapey-wapey,” someone else wrote.
The going-away party before the trial
Days before traveling to the UK for his trial, Brand held a party with around 100 guests at Grayton Beach in Florida on September 27. According to Page Six, the guests included members of Path of Grace Recovery, an all-women sobriety program, as well as people from his church.
A source told the outlet it was a “going-away party.” Brand’s wife Laura and their three children were also there. Path of Grace Recovery is based in Destin, Florida. On its website, it describes itself as a “structured and protected setting for women who are ready to change their lives,” with a focus on “Christ-centered teachings” and AA sponsorship. TMZ reports that Brand “supported” the program, but his connection to it is not known.
Brand has spoken openly about his 12-step sobriety program and about helping others with their recovery. This was also mentioned during his trial. At the party, he reportedly told guests: “I might be going away for a long time.”
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