A Religion News Service opinion column argues that Christian leaders including Bishop Robert Barron, Carl Lentz, Tullian Tchividjian, and Gabe Lyons platformed Russell Brand even after public allegations and the start of a criminal investigation. Brand was convicted of rape and assault against four women on Nov. 5 after a two-month trial, and the author urges Christians not to wait for irrefutable proof before acting responsibly toward the accused.