Russell Brand is facing another wave of backlash after a petition calling for his release from prison was promoted on his official X account, just days after he received a 10-and-a-half-year sentence for rape and sexual assault.
The campaign, titled "Free Russell Brand," has attracted thousands of signatures but also fierce criticism from social media users who questioned why supporters were campaigning for the convicted comedian's freedom. The controversy comes as Brand's wife, Laura Gallacher, reportedly visited him at HMP Wandsworth for the first time since his sentencing, signaling her continued support despite the guilty verdict.
