
YouTube Demonetizes Russell Brand despite No Policy Violations, Cites 'Off-Platform Behavior'
• Slay NewsThe move comes amid a media smear campaign against Brand.
Over the weekend, several media outlets coordinated to drop reports containing allegations from multiple women that Brand sexually assaulted them more than a decade ago.
And while Brand has not been charged or convicted of any crime, YouTube announced Tuesday that it had suspended monetization for Brand's channel, citing his alleged "off-platform behavior."
According to the streaming company, Brand violated YouTube's policy by simply being accused of a crime.