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Russell Brand Was Sentenced for Rape and Sexual Assault on Monday. By Friday, Netflix Had a Sleazy Doc Ready to Go

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Olivia Isaacs' documentary on the (very) recently convicted and imprisoned rapist has been in the works for a while, but its fast-tracked release date seems designed to piggyback on the news, not offer any fresh insights.

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