Russell Brand's Rumble to go offline? Here's what report claims

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Russell Brand's 'refuge' platform, Rumble, faces the possibility of going offline due to impending safety regulations. This «free speech» website, which the comedian uses to host his videos, could potentially be compelled to cease its operations in the United Kingdom, according to a report.

Rumble, a Canada-based platform, has come under scrutiny for its association with Russell Brand, who has been utilizing it to share videos while facing allegations of rape and sexual assault. Over the past year, Brand has been consistently uploading daily episodes of his «Stay Free» program on Rumble, following a partnership agreement, as per a report in The Sun.

The stringent new regulations may compel Rumble's leadership to consider discontinuing its services in Britain, as suggested by a technology expert.

Former Facebook executive Lord Allan of Hallam expressed his belief to The Times that this heightened regulatory environment might discourage Rumble's management from continuing operations in the UK, The Sun reported.

Brand has a presence on Rumble, a video site popular with some conservatives and far-right groups, where his channel has 1.6 million followers. The site has been criticized for allowing— and at times promoting — disinformation and conspiracy theories, AP reported.

Brand hosted a new broadcast on Rumble on Monday, saying the platform had made a “clear commitment to free speech."

Probe Initiated by British Police

Meanwhile, British police have opened a sex crimes investigation triggered by news reports about comedian Russell Brand. London's Metropolitan Police force said Monday that it had «received a number of allegations of sexual offences» after a television documentary and newspaper investigations. It said