Abuse in media industry probably still happening, Lisa Nandy warns after Russell Brand conviction

UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said sexual abuse in the media industry is probably still happening and that she cannot assure the public the situation has changed. She said many people in the industry, including at the BBC, had contacted her with allegations, and criticized the lack of protection and the heavy personal cost faced by women who speak out. Her warning follows Russell Brand’s conviction for one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a four-week trial involving allegations spanning 1999 to 2009. Nandy praised the BBC for joining the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority and urged other organizations to do the same.