Russell Brand sends sick message from behind bars after petition launched for release

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The sinister social media post promoting a petition that has already been signed by thousands comes after Elon Musk allowed his X account to continue since being convicted of rape and multiple sexual assaults

Sex predator Russell Brand has sent yet another grim message to the world from behind bars, as he languishes in prison.

On Monday, the former entertainer was imprisoned for 10 years and six months after being found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

In court, the judge blasted Brand’s “staggering arrogance” and labelled him a “sexual predator” who exploited his status to target fans. Mr Justice Bentham accused the star of showing a “casual, arrogant disregard for any woman’s right to say no”.

Disgraced Brand has now thrown his weight behind a newly-launched change.org petition using his X social media account. He posted a link to the petition, alongside the hashtag '#FreeRussellBrand'. The image tied with the petition is of Brand and his life, Laura Gallacher, outisde the court with the caption 'justice for all'.

The petition already has 11,545 signatures and calls for Brand's 'right to challenge his convictions through lawful appeal procedures to be fully respected'.The petition adds: "This is an independent supporter-led campaign. It is not affiliated with or authorised by Russell Brand or his legal representatives."

The sinister social media post from Brand comes after he has been removed from Instagram and Facebook with his accounts deleted by Meta.

Posting just two days after being sent down at HMP Wandsworth, Brand's X account which has 10million followers, posted: "There never was a Russell Brand, according to Meta. Thank God for Elon Musk."

Alongside the message, Brand's account reshared an email from Meta which read: "We disabled your account. You no longer have access to russellbrand."

Giving an explanation as to why, it continued: "Your account, or activity on it, doesn’t follow our Community Standards. No one can see or find your account, and you can’t use it. All your information will be permanently deleted."

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