Brand conviction shines light on entertainment industry's culture of silence
LONDON, Nov 5 - Russell Brand's conviction for sex crimes has renewed scrutiny of how Britain's entertainment industry has treated high-profile performers accused of abusing their power, with some women saying they feared speaking out could damage their careers.
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[Claude] Report 2 covers the same Russell Brand conviction and its effect on the entertainment industry's handling of abuse allegations, with no conflicting facts.
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