Explained: Russell Brand's convictions renew spotlight on media — and a culture — that may have looked away

Brand was convicted Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving multiple women, and acquitted of two rape counts and one count of attempted indecent assault.

Shagger of the Year

A tabloid distinction given by The Sun newspaper, awarded to Brand for three straight years.

shock jock

A radio host known for deliberately provocative or outrageous on-air behavior.

indecent assault

A criminal charge related to non-consensual sexual contact, one count of which Brand was acquitted of.

entourage

A group of personal associates or assistants who accompany a public figure, mentioned in connection with the 2009 Channel 4 incident.

permission structure

A term used by Cheyenne Hunt describing how a public persona can create an implicit justification for problematic behavior.