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Similar exploitation of women still happening today, Lisa Nandy says after Russell Brand case
THE media has not changed enough to stop celebrities like rapist Russell Brand preying on women, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy warned today, saying similar exploitation is “probably happening today.” M
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Mr Brand was convicted on Thursday of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during his showbiz heyday.
He was cleared of two further rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault.
Police have said more allegations are being investigated, and he will be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court tomorrow.
Ms Nandy told Sky News: “Hand on heart, I don’t think we can say that this couldn’t happen today.
“In fact I would wager that this is probably happening today, and I don’t think that the industry is doing enough to tackle it.”
She said media and entertainment organisations had a particular responsibility because of “huge power imbalances” and short-term, flexible contracts.
Pressed on whether enough had changed, she said: “I can’t see what has changed in the intervening years.”