Megyn Kelly Flamed for ‘Pathetic’ Victim Blaming in Russell Brand Rape Verdict: ‘Is It a Kink for You?’
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Megyn Kelly is facing severe backlash online for victim blaming following the guilty verdict in Russell Brand's rape trial. The celebrity was convicted on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault by a UK jury. Kelly took to social media to defend Brand, who had previously appeared on her podcast, and criticized one of the accusers.
She alleged that the accuser had engaged in oral sex with Brand before their sexual encounter, claiming it was her first time. However, the accuser's friend testified that the accuser had consented, stating that Brand had promised to be gentle. Critics have slammed Kelly for defending Brand and accused her of promoting a "kink" for such behavior.
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