YouTube, where Brand has over 6million subscribers, will allow him to stay on the platform but not make money 
Brand is accused of sexual abuse by four women who spoke anonymously to Channel 4 and The Times
He has not been arrested and he denies the allegations vehemently

YouTube is being widely criticized for its decision to strip comedian Russell Brand of the right to earn money via advertising on his popular channel after a string of women went public with disturbing allegations of rape and sexual assault. 

Brand is accused of attacking four women who told their stories anonymously to Channel 4's Dispatches and The Times. 

Brand insists he is innocent and the victim of an attack by the 'mainstream media' - a claim which many of his supporters are embracing.