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Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assaults, held pending sentence
Russell Brand has been convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others, and was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing. The case may lead to further charges and civil claims, while detectives have asked other potential victims to come forward.
The trial at Southwark Crown Court lasted just under four weeks and covered offences involving four women between 2004 and 2009. Prosecutors are considering allegations of two further rapes, including one involving a girl who was 16 at the time; those allegations have not been part of the convictions described here. Brand could also face civil claims in the UK and US, with the article estimating his fortune at £16 million.
In short
- Brand was convicted of one rape and three sexual assaults.
- He has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.
- Prosecutors are considering further allegations.
Explained simply
Russell Brand is a British comedian, actor and presenter who became widely known through stand-up, television and film. The case concerns allegations of sexual offences involving four women between 2004 and 2009.
In England and Wales, rape and sexual assault are criminal offences, while civil claims are separate cases in which people may seek compensation. Police can investigate other allegations independently, and any further charges would need to be considered through the criminal justice system.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Downfall of Russell Brand the rapist: The swaggering sex predator fawned over by the Left is facing many years in jail, financial ruin and new charges”.