Russell Brand prison sentence: Rape conviction, Bear Grylls baptism and cultural reckoning

Russell Brand is a convicted sexual predator. Hiding in plain sight, he boasted of his behaviour for decades – while the world laughed along. Brand’s crimes are heinous, cementing him as what The Australian’s literary editor Caroline Overington calls a ‘bad person with bad instincts’. Today, she joins Claire Harvey to ask: to what degree is the culture that enabled him complicit?

Russell Brand is a convicted sexual predator. Hiding in plain sight, he boasted of his behaviour for decades – while the world laughed along. Brand’s crimes are heinous, cementing him as what The Australian’s literary editor Caroline Overington calls a ‘bad person with bad instincts’. Today, she joins Claire Harvey to ask: to what degree is the culture that enabled him complicit?

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

How the UK entertainment industry embraced Russell Brand’s predatory persona

Court shown photos from night of alleged rape in Russell Brand trial

‘Sexual predator’ Brand ‘hoped to sleep with 5000 girls’

The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Jasper Leak is The Australian’s audio lead. 

Russell Brand is a convicted sexual predator. Hiding in plain sight, he boasted of his behaviour for decades &ndash; while the world laughed along. Brand&rsquo;s crimes are heinous, cementing him as what The Australian&rsquo;s literary editor Caroline Overington calls a &lsquo;bad person with bad instincts&rsquo;. Today, she joins Claire Harvey to ask: to what degree is the culture that enabled him complicit?
Read more about this story at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>. <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/russell-brand-the-bbcs-own-remorseless-predator-hiding-in-plain-sight/news-story/0432774d7c8dbe82dc6334cf784e4054">How the UK entertainment industry embraced Russell Brand&rsquo;s predatory persona </a> <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/monsterlike-woman-tells-london-rape-trial-russell-brand-attacked-her-in-hotel/news-story/3f8bb7d5640131bb742f6c4b1b691f66">Court shown photos from night of alleged rape in Russell Brand trial</a> <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/uk-prosecutor-tells-jury-russell-brand-a-sexual-predator/news-story/259d9abbc56e297c5969faf82587ff52">&lsquo;Sexual predator&rsquo; Brand &lsquo;hoped to sleep with 5000 girls&rsquo;</a>
The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Jasper Leak is The Australian&rsquo;s audio lead.&nbsp;

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page-one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter, and behind-the-scenes insights from our newsrooms.

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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page-one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter, and behind-the-scenes insights from our newsrooms.
Read more at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video episodes by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories.

The Front

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia's national broadsheet to audio, featuring behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

Russell Brand’s fake Christianity and the showbiz protection racket

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Sandpapergate scandal: Australian test cricket captain Pat Cummins addresses Usman Khawaja’s Sabr autobiography allegations

Pat Cummins says Usman Khawaja is “100 per cent wrong” about his allegations that the entire Australian test team knew that three members were using sandpaper on the field to tamper with the ball in 2018. The test cricket captain addressed Khawaja’s claims about the so-called ‘sandpapergate’ scandal in an hour-long press conference on Friday morning.

Pat Cummins says Usman Khawaja is “100 per cent wrong” about his allegations that the entire Australian test team knew that three members were using sandpaper on the field to tamper with the ball in 2018. The test cricket captain addressed Khawaja’s claims about the so-called ‘sandpapergate’ scandal in an hour-long press conference on Friday morning.

Plus, Victoria Police announce they won’t criminally charge four Sydney Swans players involved in a scandal at a Melbourne hotel. The players have always maintained their innocence.

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Australian Test captain faces media over Khawaja Sandpapergate allegations

Commentary by Will Swanton: Cummins faces moment of truth as Cricket Australia boss avoids action

David Warner addresses sandpaper scandal on following Pat Cummins denial

Victoria Police clear Sydney Swans players over Pullman Hotel episode

Pat Cummins says Usman Khawaja is &ldquo;100 per cent wrong&rdquo; about his allegations that the entire Australian test team knew that three members were using sandpaper on the field to tamper with the ball in 2018. The test cricket captain addressed Khawaja&rsquo;s claims about the so-called &lsquo;sandpapergate&rsquo; scandal in an hour-long press conference on Friday morning.
Plus, Victoria Police announce they won&rsquo;t criminally charge four Sydney Swans players involved in a scandal at a Melbourne hotel. The players have always maintained their innocence.
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/cricket/pat-cummins-live-australian-test-captain-faces-media-over-khawaja-sandpapergate-allegations/live-coverage/d16cda3e2898e0809115d92fe3e0a9af">Australian Test captain faces media over Khawaja Sandpapergate allegations</a>
Commentary by Will Swanton: <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/cricket/cummins-faces-moment-of-truth-as-cricket-australia-boss-avoids-action/news-story/08fcc64d42aa0c93d46e9503727b9d3f">Cummins faces moment of truth as Cricket Australia boss avoids action</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/cricket/david-warner-live-fox-cricket-star-to-address-sandpaper-scandal-on-following-pat-cummins-denial/live-coverage/a95c3a283f078383624446bc25d144d9">David Warner addresses sandpaper scandal on following Pat Cummins denial</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/victoria-police-clear-sydney-swans-players-over-pullman-hotel-episode/news-story/40b80c8f9a43eb1cf63c0c54fcc0642e">Victoria Police clear Sydney Swans players over Pullman Hotel episode</a>

Cummins v Khawaja and Warner: what the cricketers say

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Affair between Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and alleged Chinese spy Alice Huang a lesson for Australian businesses

The so-called honey trap involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is a lesson for boardrooms in Australia and around the world. 

Jensen Huang has resigned effective immediately from the world's most powerful company, Nvidia, after alleged affairs with an employee and a woman American officials believe is a Chinese spy. But the so-called honey trap is a lesson for boardrooms in Australia and around the world. 

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Nvidia is preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang

Jensen Huang ‘had affair with staffer’; Republicans set to subpoena Nvidia boss

Nvidia Chinese spy scandal puts $6bn of Australian retirement savings at risk

Jensen Huang’s ousting could leave Firmus and other neocloud side bets out in the cold

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme. 

Jensen Huang has resigned effective immediately from the world's most powerful company, Nvidia, after alleged affairs with an employee and a woman American officials believe is a Chinese spy. But the so-called honey trap is a lesson for boardrooms in Australia and around the world.&nbsp;
Read more about this story at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/nvidia-is-preparing-to-oust-ceo-jensen-huang/news-story/fe91bd645aa75c5f104ff73ef2415e67">Nvidia is preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/spy-affair-puts-nvidia-boss-in-congresss-crosshairs/news-story/d99fad33930f2b11844d9412f8f319fb">Jensen Huang &lsquo;had affair with staffer&rsquo;; Republicans set to subpoena Nvidia boss</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/nvidia-chinese-spy-scandal-puts-6bn-of-australian-retirement-savings-at-risk/news-story/760c82242c2ac101595d70fcd4621b56">Nvidia Chinese spy scandal puts $6bn of Australian retirement savings at risk</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/jensen-huangs-ousting-could-leave-firmus-and-other-neocloud-side-bets-out-in-the-cold/news-story/ca464b26ec0cb4b4bc6ae84c3a2248e5">Jensen Huang&rsquo;s ousting could leave Firmus and other neocloud side bets out in the cold</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme.&nbsp;

After Jensen Huang: why the honey trap is every boardroom's new problem

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Pat Cummins to address Usman Khawaja sandpapergate allegations

Australian test cricket captain Pat Cummins will on Friday address allegations made by his former teammate Usman Khawaja about a notorious ball-tampering saga on Friday.

Australian test cricket captain Pat Cummins will on Friday address allegations made by his former teammate Usman Khawaja about a notorious ball-tampering saga on Friday.

Plus, The Australian reveals plans to save David Jones were drawn up months ago.

Read more: 

Pat Cummins to front media over Usman Khawaja’s ‘long, full list’ of ball-tampering claims

Pat Cummins in tense exchange with wife Becky amid fallout from Usman Khawaja claims

‘It didn’t’: Mitchell Starc rejects Usman Khawaja ball-tampering claims in new book

Landlords rebuffed plan to save David Jones through staged closures

Australian test cricket captain Pat Cummins will on Friday address allegations made by his former teammate Usman Khawaja about a notorious ball-tampering saga on Friday.
Plus, The Australian reveals plans to save David Jones were drawn up months ago.
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/cricket/pat-cummins-to-front-media-over-usman-khawajas-long-full-list-of-balltampering-claims/news-story/240ffb1911b2532a4a4fb37c903ed22e">Pat Cummins to front media over Usman Khawaja&rsquo;s &lsquo;long, full list&rsquo; of ball-tampering claims</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/cricket/pat-cummins-filmed-in-tense-exchange-with-wife-becky-amid-fallout-from-usman-khawaja-claims/news-story/0d0cf21094cd1548ab97adf3dd66c9d7">Pat Cummins in tense exchange with wife Becky amid fallout from Usman Khawaja claims</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/it-didnt-mitchell-starc-rejects-usman-khawaja-balltampering-claims-in-new-book/news-story/d53f16f9324f31224d4db18a7ae45727">&lsquo;It didn&rsquo;t&rsquo;: Mitchell Starc rejects Usman Khawaja ball-tampering claims in new book</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/retail/landlords-rebuffed-plan-to-save-david-jones-through-staged-closures/news-story/dee086610a44225d0576bfe180de4aac">Landlords rebuffed plan to save David Jones through staged closures</a>

Cricket captain Pat Cummins finally speaks on fresh ‘sandpapergate’ claims

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Russell Brand’s fake Christianity and the showbiz protection racket

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